CVE-2020-7188 : Security Advisory and Response

A userselectpagingcontent 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-2020-7188

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

What is CVE-2020-7188?

This CVE refers to a userselectpagingcontent expression language injection vulnerability in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) versions prior to iMC PLAT 7.3 (E0705P07).

The Impact of CVE-2020-7188

The 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-2020-7188

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability involves a userselectpagingcontent expression language injection issue 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 the userselectpagingcontent expression language.

Mitigation and Prevention

It is crucial to take immediate steps to mitigate the risks posed by CVE-2020-7188.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by HPE to fix the vulnerability.
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 software to address security vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate weaknesses.
Educate users and IT staff on best practices for cybersecurity.
Consider implementing intrusion detection and prevention systems.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that the HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) is updated to at least version iMC PLAT 7.3 (E0705P07) to eliminate the vulnerability.