CVE-2020-7160

A iccselectdeviceseries 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 give an attacker the keys to your iMC kingdom! This vulnerability lurks in HPE Intelligent Management Center versions prior to PLAT 7.3 (E0705P07). 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a waiter who doesn’t check the order — they simply give you any dish you ask for without verifying what’s supposed to be served. An attacker can sneak in their own commands without you even noticing! If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on your iMC server, leading to unauthorized access or even total control over the system. This could mean exposing sensitive data or disrupting services, resulting in absolutely devastating consequences for your organization.

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a waiter who doesn’t check the order — they simply give you any dish you ask for without verifying what’s supposed to be served. An attacker can sneak in their own commands without you even noticing! This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious expressions into the iMC platform, potentially resulting in remote code execution. Essentially, the server doesn’t validate the commands it receives, akin to a restaurant taking any order without checking the menu.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on your iMC server, leading to unauthorized access or even total control over the system. This could mean exposing sensitive data or disrupting services, resulting in absolutely devastating consequences for your organization. To protect your system, make sure to upgrade to HPE Intelligent Management Center PLAT 7.3 (E0705P07) or later. Additionally, review your iMC configurations to tighten security practices. Regularly check for updates to stay ahead of potential threats! You've got this! By following these steps, you’ll be one step closer to securing your system. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.06994 · 94.1th percentile
Published
2020-10-19T17:39Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 OCT 17:39Z
    A iccselectdeviceseries expression language injection remote code execution vulnerability was discovered in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) version(s)…
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