CVE-2020-7162

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

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language injection could let attackers execute remote code in HPE Intelligent Management Center if you're running an outdated version! Think of it like a restaurant that allows customers to write their own orders without verifying the request. If the kitchen blindly follows any instruction, someone could sneak in a request for something outrageous or even toxic! If exploited, an attacker could gain full control over your management center, leading to catastrophic losses — they could modify configurations, access data, or even bring your operations to a halt. This could turn a helpful tool into a critical liability, wreaking havoc on your networks and systems.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that allows customers to write their own orders without verifying the request. If the kitchen blindly follows any instruction, someone could sneak in a request for something outrageous or even toxic! This vulnerability arises from insufficient validation of user inputs within the operatorgroupselectcontent expressions, allowing attackers to inject malicious code, which the system then inadvertently executes as part of its normal operations.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain full control over your management center, leading to catastrophic losses — they could modify configurations, access data, or even bring your operations to a halt. This could turn a helpful tool into a critical liability, wreaking havoc on your networks and systems. Upgrade your HPE Intelligent Management Center to PLAT 7.3 (E0705P07) or later to close this vulnerability. Also, consider implementing input validation measures to strengthen your defenses against similar injection attacks. You've got this! By following these steps, you'll shield your management center from potential threats and keep your systems secure! 🛡️

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