CVE-2007-3062 in System Management Homepage
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in HP System Management Homepage (SMH) before 2.1.2 running on Linux and Windows allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/08/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-3062 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within HP System Management Homepage version 2.1.1 and earlier releases across both Linux and Windows operating systems. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-79 category of Cross-Site Scripting and specifically manifests as a weakness in input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the web-based management interface. The HP System Management Homepage serves as a comprehensive web-based tool for system administrators to monitor and manage HP hardware components, making it a prime target for malicious actors seeking unauthorized access or data exfiltration.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through unspecified vectors that allow remote attackers to inject malicious web script or HTML code into the affected web application. This injection typically occurs when user-supplied input is not properly sanitized or validated before being rendered in web pages. The flaw enables attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or redirection to malicious websites. The vulnerability's impact extends beyond simple script execution as it can be leveraged to establish persistent malicious presence within the network environment through compromised management interfaces.
Operational implications of this vulnerability are severe for organizations relying on HP SMH for system administration tasks. Attackers could exploit this weakness to gain unauthorized access to system management interfaces, potentially compromising entire server fleets managed through the affected platform. The remote nature of the attack means that adversaries do not require physical access to target systems, making the vulnerability particularly dangerous in enterprise environments where system administrators frequently access management interfaces from various locations. This vulnerability directly aligns with ATT&CK technique T1071.004 for application layer protocol: web protocols and T1566 for credential access through social engineering, as attackers can leverage the compromised interface to escalate privileges or extract sensitive information.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2007-3062 primarily focus on upgrading to HP System Management Homepage version 2.1.2 or later, which includes proper input validation and output encoding fixes. Organizations should implement comprehensive web application firewall rules to detect and block suspicious script injection attempts, while also establishing strict input validation policies for all user-supplied data. Network segmentation and least privilege access controls can help limit the potential impact of successful exploitation, ensuring that even if an attacker compromises one management interface, they cannot easily move laterally across the network. Security monitoring should include detection of unusual patterns in web application traffic and regular vulnerability scanning to identify unpatched systems. The remediation process should also involve comprehensive security awareness training for system administrators to recognize potential social engineering attempts that could exploit this vulnerability.