#VU6507 Security bypass in HP Network Automation - CVE-2017-5814

Vulnerability identifier: #VU6507

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5814

CWE-ID: CWE-592

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
HP Network Automation
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The weakness exists due to an unspecified condition that exists within the affected software. A remote attacker can bypass authentication and gain elevated privileges on the targeted system to conduct further attacks.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in privilege escalation on the application.

Mitigation
Update to version 10.00.022, 10.11.03 or 10.21.01.

Vulnerable software versions

HP Network Automation: 9.1 - 10.20

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External links
https://h20564.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=emr_na-hpesbgn03740en_us

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.