#VU7218 Authentication bypass in HP SiteScope - CVE-2017-8952
Published: June 28, 2017 / Updated: June 28, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU7218
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 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
Vulnerable software:
HP SiteScope
HP SiteScope
Software vendor:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
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.
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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.