CVE-2020-7173 : Security Advisory and Response

A actionselectcontent 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-2020-7173

This CVE involves a remote code execution vulnerability in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) prior to version 7.3 (E0705P07).

What is CVE-2020-7173?

The vulnerability allows for remote code execution due to an actionselectcontent expression language injection in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC).

The Impact of CVE-2020-7173

The exploitation of this vulnerability could result in unauthorized remote code execution on affected systems, potentially leading to serious security breaches.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-7173

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability is a result of an actionselectcontent expression language injection in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) versions prior to 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 to execute malicious code on the target system.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-7173 with the following measures.

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that you update HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) to version 7.3 (E0705P07) or later to mitigate the vulnerability.