CVE-2019-11949

A remote code execution vulnerability was identified in HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC) PLAT earlier than version 7.3 E0506P09

published June 5, 2019

CVSS
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EPSS
8%
Percentile
94.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky remote code execution vulnerability lurks in HPE Intelligent Management Center versions before 7.3 E0506P09! Imagine a building manager who can unlock any door without a keycard — that’s what’s happening here. An attacker could stroll in and execute any command they want, breezing past your security measures like they own the place! If exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized control over the IMC, allowing them to execute commands with potentially devastating consequences. We're talking unauthorized access to sensitive data or the ability to alter configurations, which could disrupt your entire network management!

Put simply

Imagine a building manager who can unlock any door without a keycard — that’s what’s happening here. An attacker could stroll in and execute any command they want, breezing past your security measures like they own the place! This vulnerability allows unauthorized remote code execution by exploiting flaws in the HPE IMC's handling of certain requests. An attacker can send crafted input to execute arbitrary code on the server without needing any authentication!

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized control over the IMC, allowing them to execute commands with potentially devastating consequences. We're talking unauthorized access to sensitive data or the ability to alter configurations, which could disrupt your entire network management! To protect your environment, upgrade to HPE Intelligent Management Center version 7.3 E0506P09 or later immediately. Regularly audit your systems to ensure no unpatched versions are running, and consider implementing additional network monitoring for suspicious activities. You've got this! Secure your systems and become the hero of your network today! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.08107 · 94.8th percentile
Published
2019-06-05T15:05Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 JUN 15:05Z
    A remote code execution vulnerability was identified in HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC) PLAT earlier than version 7.3 E0506P09
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