CVE-2017-5801 in Business Process Monitor
Summary
by MITRE
A Remote Unauthorized Access to Data vulnerability in HPE Business Process Monitor version v09.2x, v09.30 was found.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/30/2020
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-5801 represents a critical remote unauthorized access flaw affecting HPE Business Process Monitor software versions 09.2x and 09.30. This security weakness allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data without requiring legitimate credentials or authentication. The vulnerability resides within the application's authentication and authorization mechanisms, creating a significant risk for organizations that rely on this business process monitoring solution for critical operational data analysis and reporting.
This remote code execution vulnerability stems from improper input validation and insufficient access controls within the HPE Business Process Monitor application. The flaw enables malicious actors to bypass authentication protocols and directly access monitored business processes, transaction data, and performance metrics stored within the system. The vulnerability specifically affects the web interface and management console components of the software, where inadequate session management and privilege validation allow unauthorized users to escalate their access rights and retrieve confidential information. The issue demonstrates characteristics consistent with CWE-287, which addresses improper authentication vulnerabilities, and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078 for valid accounts and T1190 for exploit public-facing application.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data theft, as it compromises the integrity and availability of business process monitoring data that organizations depend upon for operational decision-making and compliance reporting. Attackers exploiting this vulnerability can access sensitive transactional data, business metrics, and performance indicators that may contain proprietary information or violate regulatory compliance requirements. Organizations using HPE Business Process Monitor for mission-critical applications face potential business disruption, financial loss, and regulatory penalties if this vulnerability is exploited. The remote nature of the attack means that threat actors can exploit the flaw from anywhere on the internet without requiring physical access to the network infrastructure, making the risk assessment particularly concerning for enterprises with distributed operations.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigations including applying the latest security patches released by HPE, implementing network segmentation to limit access to the affected system, and strengthening authentication controls through multi-factor authentication mechanisms. Additional protective measures include monitoring network traffic for suspicious activities, implementing intrusion detection systems, and conducting comprehensive vulnerability assessments of the business process monitoring environment. The vulnerability highlights the importance of maintaining current security patches and following secure coding practices to prevent similar authentication bypass issues. Security teams should also consider implementing zero-trust network architectures that verify all access attempts regardless of network location or previously established trust relationships, as this approach would significantly reduce the risk of exploitation for vulnerabilities like CVE-2017-5801.