CVE-2017-8975

A Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise Moonshot Provisioning Manager Appliance version v1.20 was found

published February 15, 2018

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

🚨 Here's a little-known fact: a Remote Code Execution vulnerability has been hiding in Hewlett Packard Enterprise's Moonshot Provisioning Manager, specifically in version v1.20! Think of it like a restaurant that lets anyone step into the kitchen without checking credentials—an attacker could just waltz in and start cooking their own malicious dishes! 🍽️ If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run commands on the server as if they were the owner. This means they could potentially access sensitive data or change system configurations—definitely not a recipe for success!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that lets anyone step into the kitchen without checking credentials—an attacker could just waltz in and start cooking their own malicious dishes! 🍽️ This vulnerability allows for remote code execution by accepting unverified input, giving attackers the ability to execute their own commands on the affected system.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run commands on the server as if they were the owner. This means they could potentially access sensitive data or change system configurations—definitely not a recipe for success! To protect yourself, upgrade to a safer version of the Moonshot Provisioning Manager, if available. Additionally, restrict access to the management interface to trusted IPs only. Regular monitoring and audits can also help! You've got this! With a little attention and quick action, you can secure your system and keep those kitchen doors locked tight! 🛡️

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 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Moonshot Provisioning Manager Appliance version v1.20 was found
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