CVE-2020-7172

A templateselect 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 crafty code injection lurks in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC), preying on earlier versions! 🚨 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef takes special requests but doesn’t check the ingredient list — a sneaky patron could swap the seasoning for something dangerous! 🍽️ If exploited, an attacker could run arbitrary code on the server, potentially allowing them to manipulate data, alter configurations, or even take control of the entire system. This could lead to significant downtime or data breaches, putting critical operations at serious risk!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef takes special requests but doesn’t check the ingredient list — a sneaky patron could swap the seasoning for something dangerous! 🍽️ This vulnerability arises from a templateselect expression language injection, allowing attackers to execute code remotely if they can craft a malicious expression. Essentially, it’s a flaw that bypasses normal checks on what’s being executed in the backend.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could run arbitrary code on the server, potentially allowing them to manipulate data, alter configurations, or even take control of the entire system. This could lead to significant downtime or data breaches, putting critical operations at serious risk! To safeguard your systems, upgrade to HPE Intelligent Management Center PLAT 7.3 (E0705P07) or later immediately. Also, review and sanitize any user inputs to prevent similar injection attacks in the future. Don't forget to monitor your systems for any unusual activity! You've got this! With a quick update and some vigilance, your systems will be secure in no time! 🛡️

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