CVE-2013-4811

UpdateDomainControllerServlet in the SNAC registration server in HP ProCurve Manager (PCM) 3.20 and 4.0, PCM+ 3.20 and 4.0, and Identity Driven Manager (IDM)…

published September 13, 2013

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.4th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
71%
Percentile
99.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky flaw lets remote attackers upload .jsp files to HP's ProCurve Manager—imagine a delivery service accepting any package without checking it first! Think of it like a restaurant that allows anyone to drop off their own ingredients for a dish without verifying what’s in the package. It opens the door for some really unwanted surprises in the kitchen! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the server, leading to unauthorized access or control over critical systems. This could be absolutely devastating for your network security and data integrity!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that allows anyone to drop off their own ingredients for a dish without verifying what’s in the package. It opens the door for some really unwanted surprises in the kitchen! The vulnerability stems from the UpdateDomainControllerServlet in HP ProCurve Manager not properly validating the adCert argument, which permits the upload of malicious .jsp files that can run arbitrary code.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the server, leading to unauthorized access or control over critical systems. This could be absolutely devastating for your network security and data integrity! To protect your system, upgrade to the latest versions of HP ProCurve Manager (3.20 to 4.0 and PCM+ 3.20 to 4.0) and Identity Driven Manager (IDM 4.0). Regularly audit your configurations to ensure no unauthorized uploads are permitted. 🛡️ You’ve got this! By following these steps, you can lock down your systems and maintain your security hero status! 🦸‍♂️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.71293 · 99.4th percentile
Published
2013-09-13T18:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 SEP 18:00Z
    UpdateDomainControllerServlet in the SNAC registration server in HP ProCurve Manager (PCM) 3.20 and 4.0, PCM+ 3.20 and 4.0, and Identity Driven Manager (IDM)…
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