CVE-2017-5804

A Remote Code Execution vulnerability in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) PLAT version 7.2 was found

published February 15, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
22%
Percentile
97.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A Remote Code Execution vulnerability in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) PLAT version 7.2 could be your ticket to chaos — and attackers would love it! Think of it like a restaurant where the chef isn't checking the orders; anyone could walk in and change the meal prep at will, potentially ruining the entire menu. In this case, attackers could execute harmful commands as if they were part of your trusted system. If exploited, an attacker could gain the ability to execute arbitrary code on your system, meaning they could potentially manipulate, steal, or destroy your data. It’s like handing over the keys to your digital fortress and inviting a thief in for a tour!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef isn't checking the orders; anyone could walk in and change the meal prep at will, potentially ruining the entire menu. In this case, attackers could execute harmful commands as if they were part of your trusted system. This vulnerability arises from improper validation in the HPE Intelligent Management Center, allowing an attacker to send malicious commands that the server would run without proper checks.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain the ability to execute arbitrary code on your system, meaning they could potentially manipulate, steal, or destroy your data. It’s like handing over the keys to your digital fortress and inviting a thief in for a tour! To protect your system, ensure you upgrade to the latest patched version of iMC as recommended by HPE. Regularly audit your settings and implement access controls to minimize exposure. You've got this! With the right steps, you can secure your system and maintain your hero status! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.22231 · 97.7th percentile
Published
2018-02-15T22:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 FEB 22:00Z
    A Remote Code Execution vulnerability in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) PLAT version 7.2 was found
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