CVE-2017-14351

A potential security vulnerability has been identified in HP UCMDB Configuration Manager versions 10.10, 10.11, 10.20, 10.21, 10.22, 10.23

published September 29, 2017

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
4%
Percentile
91.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A lurking remote code execution vulnerability in HP UCMDB Configuration Manager could let an attacker take control from afar! ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of this as a shipping company that accepts packages without verifying the sender โ€” a crafty courier could send in a dangerous surprise that no one checks. In this case, the vulnerability allows an attacker to exploit the system without needing a physical presence. If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to devastating consequences like unauthorized data access or manipulation. The worst part? This threat is a gateway for attackers to perform actions as if they were legitimate users!

Put simply

Think of this as a shipping company that accepts packages without verifying the sender โ€” a crafty courier could send in a dangerous surprise that no one checks. In this case, the vulnerability allows an attacker to exploit the system without needing a physical presence. This vulnerability in HP UCMDB Configuration Manager affects versions 10.10 through 10.23, allowing remote code execution due to insufficient validation of incoming requests. Essentially, it lets attackers run malicious code on the server without proper authorization.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to devastating consequences like unauthorized data access or manipulation. The worst part? This threat is a gateway for attackers to perform actions as if they were legitimate users! To mitigate this risk, upgrade your HP UCMDB Configuration Manager to the latest version immediately. Regularly audit your system for unvalidated requests and implement strict input validation to bolster your defenses. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll fortify your defenses and keep your system secure. ๐Ÿ’ชโœจ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04425 ยท 91.3th percentile
Published
2017-09-29T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 SEP 19:00Z
    A potential security vulnerability has been identified in HP UCMDB Configuration Manager versions 10.10, 10.11, 10.20, 10.21, 10.22, 10.23
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