CVE-2020-24647

A remote accessmgrservlet classname input validation code execution vulnerability was discovered in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) version(s): Prior…

published October 19, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
91.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky input validation issue is lurking in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) versions prior to 7.3 (E0705P07) that could lead to remote code execution! This vulnerability is like a restaurant accepting any dish order without verifying the ingredients — one wrong order could lead to chaos in the kitchen! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the server, which means they could gain control over your management system. Imagine a rogue chef running wild in the kitchen, altering recipes and ingredients, all while you and your patrons remain blissfully unaware!

Put simply

This vulnerability is like a restaurant accepting any dish order without verifying the ingredients — one wrong order could lead to chaos in the kitchen! The remote accessmgrservlet classname input validation flaw allows attackers to manipulate inputs in a way that the system fails to properly validate, leading to code execution on vulnerable systems.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the server, which means they could gain control over your management system. Imagine a rogue chef running wild in the kitchen, altering recipes and ingredients, all while you and your patrons remain blissfully unaware! To protect yourself, upgrade to version 7.3 (E0705P07) or later of HPE iMC immediately. Additionally, conduct a security audit to review any custom configurations or scripts that might be affected. Stay vigilant and monitor your systems for unusual activity. You can tackle this! Update your systems and you'll have this vulnerability sealed up tight in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04229 · 91.0th percentile
Published
2020-10-19T17:34Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 OCT 17:34Z
    A remote accessmgrservlet classname input validation code execution vulnerability was discovered in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) version(s): Prior…
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