CVE-2011-0276

HP OpenView Performance Insight Server 5.2, 5.3, 5.31, 5.4, and 5.41 contains a "hidden account" in the com.trinagy.security.XMLUserManager Java class, which…

published February 2, 2011

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.7th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
82%
Percentile
99.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Who's hiding behind the curtain? A "hidden account" in HP OpenView Performance Insight could let attackers execute arbitrary code without a trace! 🔍 Think of it like a secret passage in a building that only a few know about. If someone finds it, they can sneak in and do whatever they want without anyone noticing! This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, potentially compromising sensitive data or disrupting operations. Just imagine a burglar slipping inside unnoticed and having free reign over your valuables!

Put simply

Think of it like a secret passage in a building that only a few know about. If someone finds it, they can sneak in and do whatever they want without anyone noticing! The flaw resides in the com.trinagy.security.XMLUserManager Java class, where a hidden account exists, enabling remote execution of code via the doPost method in the com.trinagy.servlet.HelpManagerServlet class.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, potentially compromising sensitive data or disrupting operations. Just imagine a burglar slipping inside unnoticed and having free reign over your valuables! To mitigate this issue, make sure to apply any available patches for HP OpenView Performance Insight and restrict access to the affected components. Regularly review your user accounts for any unauthorized users, and consider disabling the hidden account if possible. You've got this! Stay vigilant and proactive, and you'll keep your systems safer than ever! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.82426 · 99.7th percentile
Published
2011-02-02T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 FEB 00:00Z
    HP OpenView Performance Insight Server 5.2, 5.3, 5.31, 5.4, and 5.41 contains a "hidden account" in the com.trinagy.security.XMLUserManager Java class, which…
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