Hewlett-Packard IT Executive Scorecard CAP File Upload Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
June 18th, 2014
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Hewlett-Packard IT Executive Scorecard. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the Content Acceleration Pack web application code. A file upload directory traversal vulnerability can be leveraged to execute code under the context of the SYSTEM user.
Additional Details
Hewlett-Packard has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://h20566.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay/?docId=emr_na-c04341295
Disclosure Timeline
- 2014-01-31 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2014-06-18 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Mike Arnold (Bruk0ut)
