CVE-2022-28617

A remote bypass security restrictions vulnerability was discovered in HPE OneView version(s): Prior to 7.0

published May 17, 2022

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
81.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky bypass in HPE OneView could let mischief-makers slip past security checks like a magician escaping handcuffs! 🎩✨ Think of this vulnerability like a hotel with a hidden door that allows guests to enter without showing their reservation. If someone finds that door, they can access all sorts of restricted areas without anyone noticing! If exploited, an attacker could potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive areas of the system, leading to data leaks or alterations. While there's no known exploitation yet, the risk is significant enough to not be taken lightly.

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a hotel with a hidden door that allows guests to enter without showing their reservation. If someone finds that door, they can access all sorts of restricted areas without anyone noticing! This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass security restrictions in HPE OneView, versions prior to 7.0, essentially granting access to areas that should remain off-limits.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive areas of the system, leading to data leaks or alterations. While there's no known exploitation yet, the risk is significant enough to not be taken lightly. Immediate action is required: update HPE OneView to version 7.0 or higher to close this security gap. Conduct a thorough audit of your security settings to ensure no unauthorized access points exist. You've got this! With the right updates, you'll have HPE OneView secured in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02111 · 81.6th percentile
Published
2022-05-17T19:59Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 MAY 19:59Z
    A remote bypass security restrictions vulnerability was discovered in HPE OneView version(s): Prior to 7.0
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