CVE-2020-7183 : Security Advisory and Response

A forwardredirect 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-2020-7183

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

What is CVE-2020-7183?

The CVE-2020-7183 vulnerability is a forwardredirect expression language injection issue in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) versions prior to iMC PLAT 7.3 (E0705P07).

The Impact of CVE-2020-7183

This vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, and system compromise.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-7183

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

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability involves a forwardredirect expression language injection flaw 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

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability through remote code execution, potentially gaining unauthorized access to systems and sensitive data.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2020-7183, follow these mitigation strategies:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) to version 7.3 (E0705P07) or later.
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 software to address known vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate weaknesses.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by HPE for the Intelligent Management Center (iMC) to fix the vulnerability.