Commvault’s Free Trial Fiasco: Critical Patch Delayed for Non-Paying Users!
Commvault’s Command Center update was like trying to fix a leaky faucet with a spoon for free trial users. Former CERT analyst Will Dorman discovered that despite having the right version, the security flaw remained. Now, thanks to his persistence, free trial users get updates just like paying customers. Good news, indeed!
Hot Take:
When it comes to data protection, nothing says “we care” like being told, “Oops, you gotta pay to play!” Thankfully, Commvault has now joined the 21st century by allowing all users to patch vulnerabilities without holding them hostage for their wallets. Better late than never, right?
Key Points:
- Commvault’s Command Center had a critical security flaw, allowing remote code execution.
- Free trial users were left vulnerable because they couldn’t access the necessary updates.
- The flaw was ranked CVSS 10, making it a top priority for immediate patching.
- Security researcher Will Dorman discovered the lapse in update availability for free users.
- Commvault has now changed their policy, ensuring all users can access patches promptly.
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