Authentication bypass in HP SiteScope - CVE-2017-8952
Published: June 28, 2017 / Updated: June 28, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU7218
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 9.3 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8952
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
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.
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.
Affected software
HP SiteScope
How to mitigate CVE-2017-8952
Install update from vendor's website.