CVE-2017-8981

A Remote Code Execution vulnerability in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) PLAT version 7.3 E0506 was found

published February 15, 2018

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
9%
Percentile
95.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ A sneaky Remote Code Execution vulnerability in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) could let an attacker take control of your system! Think of it like a restaurant where a waiter can deliver a dish that wasn't even ordered โ€” the chef could be tricked into preparing anything, leading to chaos in the kitchen! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary commands on the server, potentially accessing sensitive data, altering configurations, or even disrupting services. While this is not widely exploited yet, the ability to control the system remotely is a troubling prospect!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a waiter can deliver a dish that wasn't even ordered โ€” the chef could be tricked into preparing anything, leading to chaos in the kitchen! This vulnerability exists in versions of HPE iMC PLAT 7.3 E0506, allowing an unauthorized user to execute commands remotely due to insufficient input validation.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary commands on the server, potentially accessing sensitive data, altering configurations, or even disrupting services. While this is not widely exploited yet, the ability to control the system remotely is a troubling prospect! To protect your system, update HPE Intelligent Management Center to the latest patch release. Regularly audit your environment for any unauthorized access or signs of compromise. Don't forget to review your security configurations! You've got this! Take action and fortify your systems! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.08704 ยท 95.1th 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 E0506 was found
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