Authentication bypass in HP SiteScope - CVE-2017-8952

 

Authentication bypass in HP SiteScope - CVE-2017-8952

Published: June 28, 2017 / Updated: June 28, 2017


Vulnerability identifier: #VU7218
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: 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-2017-8952
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
Affected software:
HP SiteScope

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to improper authentication. A remote attacker can bypass authentication and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

How to mitigate CVE-2017-8952

Install update from vendor's website.

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