Improper Authentication in HPE StoreServ Management Console



Published: 2020-10-26
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-7197
CWE-ID CWE-287
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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HPE StoreServ Management Console
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances

Vendor Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Improper Authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU47901

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

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: before 3.7.1.1

External links

http://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.



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