CVE-2020-7161

A reporttaskselect 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 lets attackers run remote code with a simple report task! This vulnerability lurks in HPE Intelligent Management Center versions before PLAT 7.3 (E0705P07). Think of it as an unwatched kitchen where anyone can walk in and cook whatever they want, with no one verifying the ingredients — a recipe for disaster! 🍽️ If exploited, an attacker could gain complete control over the server, potentially stealing sensitive data or disrupting services. The implications could be absolutely devastating for your organization! 🔥

Put simply

Think of it as an unwatched kitchen where anyone can walk in and cook whatever they want, with no one verifying the ingredients — a recipe for disaster! 🍽️ This vulnerability allows for remote code execution through a specially crafted expression in the report task selection process, essentially bypassing normal authorization checks within the HPE iMC.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain complete control over the server, potentially stealing sensitive data or disrupting services. The implications could be absolutely devastating for your organization! 🔥 To mitigate this risk, upgrade your HPE Intelligent Management Center to version PLAT 7.3 (E0705P07) or later. Regularly review and patch your systems to ensure they're up to date. 🛡️ You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll keep your systems secure in no time! ✨

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