Vulnerability identifier: #VU7668

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8993

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
HP Project and Portfolio Management Center
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Vendor: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability is caused by incorrect filtration of input data. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in victim’s browser in security context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation
Update to version 9.32.0005 or 9.40.

Vulnerable software versions

HP Project and Portfolio Management Center: 9.30 - 9.40

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External links
http://h20566.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=hpesbgn03766en_us

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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.