CVE-2020-7168

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

published October 19, 2020

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

⚠️ A crafty expression language injection vulnerability could be hiding in your HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) if you're running an outdated version! Think of this vulnerability like an open mic night in a cafe where anyone can step up and start mixing up the playlist without anyone checking their credentials. If an attacker knows how, they could hijack the music, badly remixing your data in the process! If exploited, an attacker could leverage this gap to execute remote code, potentially wreaking havoc by altering configurations, stealing sensitive data, or even taking control of the management interfaces. The consequences could be absolutely devastating, impacting your entire network's performance and security!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like an open mic night in a cafe where anyone can step up and start mixing up the playlist without anyone checking their credentials. If an attacker knows how, they could hijack the music, badly remixing your data in the process! This vulnerability arises from a flaw in the selectusergroup expression language, allowing attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code within the HPE iMC environment. The flaw affects version 7.3 and earlier, making it a ripe target for exploitation under certain conditions.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could leverage this gap to execute remote code, potentially wreaking havoc by altering configurations, stealing sensitive data, or even taking control of the management interfaces. The consequences could be absolutely devastating, impacting your entire network's performance and security! To secure your systems, upgrade to the latest version of HPE iMC (PLAT 7.3 E0705P07) which addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, conduct regular audits of your configurations and permissions to enhance your overall security posture. You've got this! Follow those steps, and you'll have your systems secured in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.06994 · 94.1th percentile
Published
2020-10-19T17:43Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 OCT 17:43Z
    A selectusergroup expression language injection remote code execution vulnerability was discovered in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) version(s): Prior…
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