Improper Authentication in HPE StoreServ Management Console

1) Improper Authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU47901

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-7197

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests in HPE 3PAR StoreServ Management and Core Software Media. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

HPE StoreServ Management Console: All versions

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:h:hewlett_packard_enterprise_development_lp:hpe_storeserv_management_console:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hpe-fixes-maximum-severity-remote-auth-bypass-bug-in-ssmc-console/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.