CVE-2020-7142

A eventinfo_content expression language injection remote code execution vulnerability was discovered in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) version(s)…

published October 19, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
7%
Percentile
94.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A crafty expression language injection could let attackers execute remote code on your HPE Intelligent Management Center! This vulnerability lurks in versions prior to iMC PLAT 7.3 (E0705P07). Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can change the recipe simply by requesting it—without the chef checking the validity of the order. This means that an attacker could cook up anything they desire, without any obstacles! If exploited, an attacker could gain full control over the server, running arbitrary commands that could compromise the entire system. This is absolutely devastating, as it could lead to data breaches and unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can change the recipe simply by requesting it—without the chef checking the validity of the order. This means that an attacker could cook up anything they desire, without any obstacles! This vulnerability occurs due to improper validation in the expression language processing, allowing remote code execution. Attackers can inject malicious code via crafted input without proper authorization checks.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain full control over the server, running arbitrary commands that could compromise the entire system. This is absolutely devastating, as it could lead to data breaches and unauthorized access to sensitive information. To protect your systems, upgrade to iMC PLAT 7.3 (E0705P07) or later immediately. Additionally, ensure that input validation is implemented thoroughly to prevent similar injection attacks in the future. You've got this! With these steps, you'll fortify your defenses and keep your systems safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.06895 · 94.1th percentile
Published
2020-10-19T17:36Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 OCT 17:36Z
    A eventinfo_content expression language injection remote code execution vulnerability was discovered in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) version(s)…
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