Vulnerability identifier: #VU9015

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8961

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
HP Intelligent Management Center
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Vendor: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP

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

The weakness exists in HPE Intelligent Management Center due to a directory traversal flaw in flexFileUpload. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation
Update to version 7.3 E0506P03.

Vulnerable software versions

HP Intelligent Management Center: 5.0 - 7.3

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External links
http://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=hpesbhf03788en_us

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.