CVE-2020-7200

A potential security vulnerability has been identified in HPE Systems Insight Manager (SIM) version 7.6

published December 18, 2020

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.7th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
—
EPSS
82%
Percentile
99.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A loophole in HPE Systems Insight Manager could be your unwelcome guest! This vulnerability could allow remote code execution, opening the door for attackers. 🔥 Think of it like a hotel that forgot to change its master key after a renovation. If someone gets hold of this key, they can waltz right into any room and do whatever they want! An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to execute malicious code on the server, leading to unauthorized access and control over critical systems. This could result in data breaches or disruptions to services—definitely not a fun scenario!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel that forgot to change its master key after a renovation. If someone gets hold of this key, they can waltz right into any room and do whatever they want! This vulnerability in HPE SIM version 7.6 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely, as the system does not properly validate certain inputs. As a result, attackers could manipulate the system into running malicious scripts.

What to do

An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to execute malicious code on the server, leading to unauthorized access and control over critical systems. This could result in data breaches or disruptions to services—definitely not a fun scenario! To protect your environment, it's crucial to patch HPE Systems Insight Manager to the latest secure version immediately. Additionally, review your access controls and monitor for any suspicious activities that could indicate exploitation attempts. You’ve got this! Secure your systems, and you’ll be a cybersecurity hero! 🦸‍♂️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.81890 · 99.7th percentile
Published
2020-12-18T22:14Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 DEC 22:14Z
    A potential security vulnerability has been identified in HPE Systems Insight Manager (SIM) version 7.6
    cvelistv5