Description
A flaw exists in VASA which allows users with access to a vSphere/ESXi VMware admin on a FlashArray to gain root access through privilege escalation.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 8.8/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Storage | FlashArray Purity | 6.1.*; 6.2.*; >= 6.3.0, <= 6.3.11; >= 6.4.0, <= 6.4.5 |
References
- https://support.purestorage.com/Pure_Storage_Technical_Services/Field_Bulletins/Security_Bulletins/Security_Bulletin_for_Privilege_Escalation_in_VASA_CVE-2023-36628Vendor Advisory
- https://support.purestorage.com/Pure_Storage_Technical_Services/Field_Bulletins/Security_Bulletins/Security_Bulletin_for_Privilege_Escalation_in_VASA_CVE-2023-36628Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Oct 3, 2023
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified