CVE-2020-7156

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

published October 19, 2020

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

⚠️ A sneaky expression language injection lurks in HPE Intelligent Management Center! This bug allows attackers to run arbitrary code remotely without proper checks. 🔥 It's like a restaurant where the chef blindly accepts any ingredient the delivery driver hands over, without verifying if it’s safe or even edible! If a malicious actor got access, they could serve up anything they wanted. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute malicious commands on the server, potentially compromising sensitive information or leading to complete system control. Imagine an intruder having free rein in your kitchen, cooking up chaos instead of just a meal!

Put simply

It's like a restaurant where the chef blindly accepts any ingredient the delivery driver hands over, without verifying if it’s safe or even edible! If a malicious actor got access, they could serve up anything they wanted. This vulnerability arises from a failure to properly validate inputs in the faultinfo_content expression language, allowing remote code execution in affected versions prior to iMC PLAT 7.3 (E0705P07).

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute malicious commands on the server, potentially compromising sensitive information or leading to complete system control. Imagine an intruder having free rein in your kitchen, cooking up chaos instead of just a meal! To protect your systems, update to HPE Intelligent Management Center version 7.3 (E0705P07) or later. Regularly audit your code for expression language vulnerabilities and restrict input validation to prevent future exploits. You've got this! With these steps, you'll be securing your system like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.06994 · 94.1th percentile
Published
2020-10-19T17:38Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 OCT 17:38Z
    A faultinfo_content expression language injection remote code execution vulnerability was discovered in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) version(s)…
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