CVE-2020-7171

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

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 hides in HPE Intelligent Management Center versions prior to 7.3! With just a clever expression, an attacker could execute their own code. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef takes custom orders but never checks the ingredients before cooking. If someone slips in a forbidden item, it could lead to a disastrous meal! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary code on the server, which is like a chef preparing a secret recipe that could ruin the whole kitchen. Imagine the chaos if they decided to serve spoiled food instead! This could compromise the integrity and security of your management center.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef takes custom orders but never checks the ingredients before cooking. If someone slips in a forbidden item, it could lead to a disastrous meal! This vulnerability stems from a lack of proper input validation in the guidedetail expression language, allowing remote code execution without adequate checks on submitted expressions.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary code on the server, which is like a chef preparing a secret recipe that could ruin the whole kitchen. Imagine the chaos if they decided to serve spoiled food instead! This could compromise the integrity and security of your management center. To protect your systems, patch HPE Intelligent Management Center to version 7.3 or later. Review your configurations to ensure that any additional security measures, such as input validation, are in place. Additionally, consider regular audits to identify potential risks. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll bolster your defenses and keep your environment secure. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.06895 · 94.1th percentile
Published
2020-10-19T17:43Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 OCT 17:43Z
    A guidatadetail expression language injection remote code execution vulnerability was discovered in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) version(s): Prior…
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