CVE-2021-25140

A potential security vulnerability has been identified in the HPE Moonshot Provisioning Manager v1.20

published February 9, 2021

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
12%
Percentile
96.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ An unauthenticated user's input could let an attacker slip through the cracks like a delivery driver taking an unmarked shortcut โ€” aiming straight for the directory structure! ๐Ÿ”ฅ This vulnerability is like a poorly supervised restaurant where anyone can walk into the kitchen and access any ingredient they want, potentially leading to a disaster on the menu. If attackers find their way in, they could execute code, crash the service, or even disrupt the entire operation. In this scenario, an attacker could gain remote code execution, causing absolute chaos by manipulating system functions, leading to Denial of Service, or even compromising the system's integrity. The repercussions could be catastrophic, shaking the foundations of your server environment!

Put simply

This vulnerability is like a poorly supervised restaurant where anyone can walk into the kitchen and access any ingredient they want, potentially leading to a disaster on the menu. If attackers find their way in, they could execute code, crash the service, or even disrupt the entire operation. The flaw lies in directory traversal within the `khuploadfile.cgi` CGI ELF, allowing unauthenticated users to exploit the application and access files outside their intended directories. This could lead to unauthorized code execution and various attacks on the system.

What to do

In this scenario, an attacker could gain remote code execution, causing absolute chaos by manipulating system functions, leading to Denial of Service, or even compromising the system's integrity. The repercussions could be catastrophic, shaking the foundations of your server environment! Since HPE has advised discontinuing the use of the HPE Moonshot Provisioning Manager, transitioning to an alternative solution is vital. Review your environment for any instances of this application and replace it with supported software to protect against potential exploitation. Stay informed about alternatives that meet your provisioning needs! You've got this! With a proactive approach, you can safeguard your systems and keep everything running smoothly. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.12012 ยท 96.1th percentile
Published
2021-02-09T16:08Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 FEB 16:08Z
    A potential security vulnerability has been identified in the HPE Moonshot Provisioning Manager v1.20
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