Vulnerability identifier: #VU6508

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5811

CWE-ID: CWE-20

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 execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Website, trick the victim into visiting it and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution.

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
http://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.