CVE-2017-5814

A remote sql injection authentication bypass in HPE Network Automation version 9.1x, 9.2x, 10.0x, 10.1x and 10.2x were found

published February 15, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
9%
Percentile
95.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A remote SQL injection might just be the unlocked door to your HPE Network Automation system! Think of it like giving a pizza delivery guy the wrong address, but he somehow still manages to deliver pizza to any house in the neighborhood—this SQL injection lets attackers bypass authentication as if they had the master key! An attacker could potentially waltz in and gain unauthorized access to your network settings, leaving the door wide open for data breaches or malicious configurations that could wreak havoc. While it’s not currently being exploited, the risks are still alarming! 🔥

Put simply

Think of it like giving a pizza delivery guy the wrong address, but he somehow still manages to deliver pizza to any house in the neighborhood—this SQL injection lets attackers bypass authentication as if they had the master key! This vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to exploit remote SQL injection in HPE Network Automation, enabling them to bypass normal authentication processes and access sensitive data.

What to do

An attacker could potentially waltz in and gain unauthorized access to your network settings, leaving the door wide open for data breaches or malicious configurations that could wreak havoc. While it’s not currently being exploited, the risks are still alarming! 🔥 It's crucial to patch your HPE Network Automation to the latest version to close this loophole. Regularly audit your authentication mechanisms to ensure they are secure and monitor your logs for unusual activity. 🛡️ You've got this! With these steps, you can safeguard your system and become a security hero! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.08652 · 95.1th percentile
Published
2018-02-15T22:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 FEB 22:00Z
    A remote sql injection authentication bypass in HPE Network Automation version 9.1x, 9.2x, 10.0x, 10.1x and 10.2x were found
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