CVE-2020-7146 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

A devgroupselect expression language injection remote code execution vulnerability was discovered in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) version(s): Prior to iMC PLAT 7.3 (E0705P07).

Understanding CVE-2020-7146

This CVE involves a critical vulnerability in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) that could allow remote code execution.

What is CVE-2020-7146?

It is a devgroupselect expression language injection vulnerability in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) versions prior to iMC PLAT 7.3 (E0705P07).

The Impact of CVE-2020-7146

This vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to execute remote code on affected systems, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, and system compromise.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-7146

This section provides more in-depth technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows for devgroupselect expression language injection, enabling remote code execution in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) versions prior to iMC PLAT 7.3 (E0705P07).

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC)
Versions affected: Prior to iMC PLAT 7.3 (E0705P07)

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited remotely by injecting malicious code through devgroupselect expressions, leading to unauthorized code execution.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-7146 is crucial to maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by HPE promptly.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.
Educate users on safe computing practices and the importance of cybersecurity.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all systems running HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) are updated to at least version iMC PLAT 7.3 (E0705P07) to mitigate the vulnerability.