CVE-2018-7075 : What You Need to Know

A security flaw known as remote cross-site scripting (XSS) was discovered in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) PLAT version v7.3 (E0506). This vulnerability has been addressed and resolved in Intelligent Management Center PLAT 7.3 E0605P04 or any later version.

Understanding CVE-2018-7075

A remote cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability was identified in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) PLAT version v7.3 (E0506). The vulnerability is fixed in Intelligent Management Center PLAT 7.3 E0605P04 or subsequent version.

What is CVE-2018-7075?

CVE-2018-7075 is a remote cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability found in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) PLAT version v7.3 (E0506).

The Impact of CVE-2018-7075

The vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's session, potentially leading to unauthorized actions.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-7075

Affects:

Product: HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC)
Vendor: Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Version: v7.3 (E0506)

Vulnerability Description

Type: Cross-site scripting (XSS)
Severity: High

Affected Systems and Versions

HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC) version v7.3 (E0506)

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users of the affected software.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update to Intelligent Management Center PLAT 7.3 E0605P04 or a later version to mitigate the vulnerability.
Regularly monitor vendor security advisories for any updates or patches related to this issue.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement input validation mechanisms to sanitize user inputs and prevent XSS attacks.
Educate users about the risks of clicking on suspicious links or visiting untrusted websites.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by Hewlett Packard Enterprise to ensure the software is protected against known vulnerabilities.