CVE-2016-1997

HPE Operations Orchestration 10.x before 10.51 and Operations Orchestration content before 1.7.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a…

published March 22, 2016

CVSS
—
EPSS
7%
Percentile
93.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky crafted Java object can open the door to remote command execution on HPE Operations Orchestration! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a bad takeout order — the delivery driver unknowingly brings a dish that’s been laced with something harmful. Just as the unwitting diner could face some serious consequences, the system could be compromised without anyone realizing it. An attacker could exploit this to execute arbitrary commands on the server, potentially leading to data breaches or unauthorized access. These actions can wreak havoc, allowing attackers to manipulate or steal sensitive information. The implications could be serious for organizational security!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a bad takeout order — the delivery driver unknowingly brings a dish that’s been laced with something harmful. Just as the unwitting diner could face some serious consequences, the system could be compromised without anyone realizing it. This vulnerability arises from a flaw in how serialized Java objects are processed. Specifically, it involves the Apache Commons Collections library that can be tricked into executing unexpected commands when it encounters crafted objects.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this to execute arbitrary commands on the server, potentially leading to data breaches or unauthorized access. These actions can wreak havoc, allowing attackers to manipulate or steal sensitive information. The implications could be serious for organizational security! Upgrade HPE Operations Orchestration to version 10.51 or later, and ensure any content is updated to 1.7.0 or later. Regularly audit your Java object handling practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future. You've got this! 🛡️ Stay proactive with your security, and you'll keep your systems safe!

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.06689 · 93.8th percentile
Published
2016-03-22T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 MAR 10:00Z
    HPE Operations Orchestration 10.x before 10.51 and Operations Orchestration content before 1.7.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a…
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