Hewlett-Packard Universal CMDB Default Credentials Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Hewlett-Packard Universal CMDB. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the default configuration of Hewlett-Packard Universal CMDB. The configuration contains hard-coded credentials. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to upload malicious applications that can then be used to execute code under the context of SYSTEM.
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-c04357076
Disclosure Timeline
- 2014-03-07 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2014-07-09 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Ziad Badawi
