CVE-2017-8956

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

published February 15, 2018

CVSS
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EPSS
10%
Percentile
95.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ A sneaky remote code execution flaw hides in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) PLAT version 7.3 E0504P04. An attacker could slip in and run commands without breaking a sweat! Think of it like a restaurant where the chef doesn't check the orders โ€” a customer could just walk back into the kitchen and whip up anything they want! This unmonitored access can lead to chaos. If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary commands on your server, potentially leading to unauthorized control over critical systems. This might mean accessing sensitive information or disrupting services entirely โ€” a real nightmare scenario!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef doesn't check the orders โ€” a customer could just walk back into the kitchen and whip up anything they want! This unmonitored access can lead to chaos. This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely due to insufficient input validation, essentially bypassing security controls designed to keep out unwanted guests.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary commands on your server, potentially leading to unauthorized control over critical systems. This might mean accessing sensitive information or disrupting services entirely โ€” a real nightmare scenario! Upgrade your HPE Intelligent Management Center to a patched version immediately and review your security settings to ensure no unauthorized access is allowed. Regularly audit your systems to check for any vulnerabilities. You've got this! Lock it down and keep your systems safe! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.10236 ยท 95.6th 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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