CVE-2011-1537 in Proliant Support Pack
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in HP Proliant Support Pack (PSP) before 8.7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/18/2018
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2011-1537 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within HP Proliant Support Pack version 8.6 and earlier releases. This security weakness resides in the web-based management interface of the Proliant Support Pack, which is a comprehensive software solution designed to provide system management, monitoring, and support capabilities for HP Proliant servers. The vulnerability affects the web user interface components that handle user input and display information to authenticated users, creating an environment where malicious actors can exploit the system's failure to properly sanitize or validate input data.
The technical implementation of this XSS vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the PSP web interface. Attackers can leverage this flaw through unspecified vectors that likely involve manipulation of web form fields, URL parameters, or other user-controllable input points within the management console. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code or HTML content that gets executed in the context of other users' browsers when they view affected pages. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws where applications fail to properly validate or encode user-supplied data before including it in dynamically generated web content.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft or defacement, as it provides attackers with the capability to establish persistent access to compromised systems. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can execute arbitrary web scripts in the browser of authenticated users, potentially gaining access to sensitive system information, modifying configuration settings, or even escalating privileges within the management interface. The remote nature of the attack means that exploitation does not require physical access to the server, making it particularly dangerous in enterprise environments where multiple administrators may access the same management interface. This vulnerability also aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 which covers the use of scripting languages for execution, and T1566 which addresses social engineering through malicious web content.
Organizations running affected versions of HP Proliant Support Pack should prioritize immediate remediation through the application of the vendor-provided security patches or updates that address this vulnerability. The recommended mitigation strategy involves upgrading to HP Proliant Support Pack version 8.7 or later, which contains the necessary fixes to properly sanitize user input and implement proper output encoding mechanisms. Additionally, network segmentation and access controls should be implemented to limit exposure of the management interface to trusted networks only, while monitoring for suspicious activities in the web logs that might indicate exploitation attempts. Security teams should also consider implementing web application firewalls and regular security assessments to identify similar vulnerabilities in other management interfaces and web applications within their infrastructure, as this type of vulnerability often indicates broader issues with input validation practices that may exist elsewhere in the system landscape.