CVE-2017-5820

A Remote Code Execution vulnerability in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) PLAT version 7.3 E0504P04 was found

published February 15, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
18%
Percentile
97.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Beware of a lurking vulnerability in HPE Intelligent Management Center! A Remote Code Execution flaw could let an attacker run malicious code if they get in through version 7.3 E0504P04. 🔥 Think of it as a sneaky intruder who manages to slip past the security system of a high-tech building and gains access to the control room — now they can manipulate anything inside! If exploited, this flaw could lead to an attacker executing code with the same privileges as the user, potentially compromising the entire system. Imagine losing control over critical management functions — the effects could ripple throughout your operations!

Put simply

Think of it as a sneaky intruder who manages to slip past the security system of a high-tech building and gains access to the control room — now they can manipulate anything inside! This vulnerability allows remote code execution due to insufficient validation of input in the iMC PLAT. An attacker could send specially crafted requests to execute arbitrary code on the server.

What to do

If exploited, this flaw could lead to an attacker executing code with the same privileges as the user, potentially compromising the entire system. Imagine losing control over critical management functions — the effects could ripple throughout your operations! To mitigate this risk, ensure you update to the latest patched version of HPE iMC and conduct regular security audits of your management systems. Also, consider implementing stricter access controls to limit exposure to the vulnerable application. You’ve got this! Stay proactive, and you’ll keep your systems safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.18190 · 97.2th 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 7.3 E0504P04 was found
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