CVE-2016-2018

HPE Systems Insight Manager (SIM) before 7.5.1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or modify data via unspecified vectors

published June 8, 2016

CVSS
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EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A remote attacker can potentially sneak in and either peek at sensitive information or even tamper with data—yikes! Think of it like a restaurant where the staff forgets to lock the back door. Anyone can waltz in, look at the kitchen's secrets, or mess with the orders before they go out to customers. This could lead to major headaches—a malicious actor could manipulate crucial data, leading to incorrect reports or unauthorized access. While it doesn't seem to be widely exploited, the risk is still there and could pose operational issues.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the staff forgets to lock the back door. Anyone can waltz in, look at the kitchen's secrets, or mess with the orders before they go out to customers. This vulnerability allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or modify existing data within HPE Systems Insight Manager prior to version 7.5.1, which raises significant concerns for data integrity and confidentiality.

What to do

This could lead to major headaches—a malicious actor could manipulate crucial data, leading to incorrect reports or unauthorized access. While it doesn't seem to be widely exploited, the risk is still there and could pose operational issues. Upgrade HPE Systems Insight Manager to version 7.5.1 or later to close this vulnerability. Additionally, consider reviewing your security policies to ensure there are no weak points that could be exploited. You’ve got this! Stay proactive, patch up, and keep your systems secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03803 · 89.9th percentile
Published
2016-06-08T14:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 JUN 14:00Z
    HPE Systems Insight Manager (SIM) before 7.5.1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or modify data via unspecified vectors
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