CVE-2024-53676CWE-552

A directory traversal vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise Insight Remote Support may allow remote code execution

Critical · published November 27, 2024

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High probability of exploitation

CVSS calls it critical at 9.8. It sits in the 99.1th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
56%
Percentile
99.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty directory traversal flaw could give attackers the keys to your kingdom! 🔥 Think of it as a delivery driver who follows poorly written instructions and ends up accessing restricted areas in your facility — they can pick up anything they find without supervision. This flaw lets unauthenticated users traverse directories on the server, potentially reaching sensitive files. This vulnerability could lead to remote code execution, meaning an attacker could execute malicious commands on your system. Picture them walking in uninvited and having the ability to alter configurations, exfiltrate data, or even bring your operations to a standstill! Absolutely devastating if left unaddressed.

Put simply

Think of it as a delivery driver who follows poorly written instructions and ends up accessing restricted areas in your facility — they can pick up anything they find without supervision. This flaw lets unauthenticated users traverse directories on the server, potentially reaching sensitive files. This directory traversal vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise Insight Remote Support allows attackers to access files beyond their intended scope by manipulating file paths, potentially executing harmful code.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to remote code execution, meaning an attacker could execute malicious commands on your system. Picture them walking in uninvited and having the ability to alter configurations, exfiltrate data, or even bring your operations to a standstill! Absolutely devastating if left unaddressed. Immediately apply the latest patches from HPE to secure your system against this vulnerability. Additionally, review and restrict access to sensitive directories to ensure unauthorized access is mitigated. Conduct a thorough audit of your configurations. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll strengthen your defenses in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.56287 · 99.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-552 · Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties
Published
2024-11-27T00:18Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 NOV 00:18Z
    A directory traversal vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise Insight Remote Support may allow remote code execution
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