CVE-2021-29212

A remote unauthenticated directory traversal security vulnerability has been identified in HPE iLO Amplifier Pack versions 1.80, 1.81, 1.90 and 1.95

published November 1, 2021

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
14%
Percentile
96.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ A sneaky directory traversal flaw lurks in the HPE iLO Amplifier Pack, allowing unauthenticated users to run arbitrary code! Think of it like a delivery driver who misreads an address and just decides to wander into your house instead of delivering your package. This vulnerability lets unauthorized users access sensitive parts of the system as if they had the key! An attacker could exploit this to gain complete control over the iLO Amplifier Pack, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the appliance. This means they could access sensitive data, alter configurations, or even take the system offline โ€” absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery driver who misreads an address and just decides to wander into your house instead of delivering your package. This vulnerability lets unauthorized users access sensitive parts of the system as if they had the key! This directory traversal vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to traverse the file system of the HPE iLO Amplifier Pack and execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to a full system compromise.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this to gain complete control over the iLO Amplifier Pack, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the appliance. This means they could access sensitive data, alter configurations, or even take the system offline โ€” absolutely devastating! To safeguard your systems, update your HPE iLO Amplifier Pack to the latest version immediately. Review your access controls to ensure that only authenticated users can interact with sensitive functions. Regularly audit and monitor access logs for any suspicious activity! You've got this! Stay vigilant and secure your systems with these steps! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.13904 ยท 96.5th percentile
Published
2021-11-01T13:18Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 NOV 13:18Z
    A remote unauthenticated directory traversal security vulnerability has been identified in HPE iLO Amplifier Pack versions 1.80, 1.81, 1.90 and 1.95
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