CVE-2018-7120

A security vulnerability in the HPE Virtual Connect SE 16Gb Fibre Channel Module for HPE Synergy running firmware 5.00.50, which is part of the HPE Synergy…

published May 10, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
81.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unpatched firmware in the HPE Virtual Connect module could let anyone elevate their privileges — like a gardener suddenly gaining access to the security office! 🌱🔐 Think of it as a poorly secured conference room where someone can slip in without a key and start making big decisions without permission—absolutely alarming! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow unauthorized users to gain higher access levels, potentially leading to data breaches or system misconfigurations. This could compromise sensitive information and disrupt operations, making the stakes quite serious! 😱

Put simply

Think of it as a poorly secured conference room where someone can slip in without a key and start making big decisions without permission—absolutely alarming! This vulnerability in the HPE Virtual Connect SE 16Gb Fibre Channel Module allows for local or remote unauthorized elevation of privilege due to inadequate access control measures in the firmware version 5.00.50.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow unauthorized users to gain higher access levels, potentially leading to data breaches or system misconfigurations. This could compromise sensitive information and disrupt operations, making the stakes quite serious! 😱 Immediately upgrade the firmware to the latest version to patch this vulnerability. Ensure regular audits of user permissions and access levels to prevent unauthorized privilege escalation in the future. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay vigilant and follow these steps to keep your environment secure! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02094 · 81.5th percentile
Published
2019-05-10T18:22Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 MAY 18:22Z
    A security vulnerability in the HPE Virtual Connect SE 16Gb Fibre Channel Module for HPE Synergy running firmware 5.00.50, which is part of the HPE Synergy…
    cvelistv5