CVE-2020-7170

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

published October 19, 2020

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

⚠️ A sneaky injection vulnerability in HPE's Intelligent Management Center could lead to remote code execution. 🚀 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef blindly accepts any ingredient without checking the order — a malicious ingredient could ruin the whole dish! 🍽️ An attacker could potentially manipulate select expressions to execute arbitrary code, gaining unauthorized access and control over the system. This could lead to devastating consequences, including data breaches or service disruption, making it a threat worth addressing!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef blindly accepts any ingredient without checking the order — a malicious ingredient could ruin the whole dish! 🍽️ The vulnerability arises from improper handling of select expression language inputs, allowing attackers to inject malicious code that the system would execute as trusted commands.

What to do

An attacker could potentially manipulate select expressions to execute arbitrary code, gaining unauthorized access and control over the system. This could lead to devastating consequences, including data breaches or service disruption, making it a threat worth addressing! To mitigate this vulnerability, upgrade to HPE Intelligent Management Center version 7.3 (E0705P07) or later. Additionally, ensure input validation mechanisms are in place to sanitize user inputs effectively. Regularly monitor for updates from HPE to maintain system integrity. You've got this! Stay proactive and secure your systems — your security hero status is shining bright! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️

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