CVE-2018-7104 in Intelligent Management Center
Summary
by MITRE
A Remote Code Execution vulnerability was identified in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) Wireless Services Manager Software earlier than version IMC WSM 7.3 E0506P02.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/27/2020
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-7104 represents a critical remote code execution flaw within HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) Wireless Services Manager software. This vulnerability affects versions prior to IMC WSM 7.3 E0506P02 and exposes organizations to significant security risks through unauthorized remote access capabilities. The flaw resides in the wireless services management component of the iMC platform, which serves as a centralized management solution for wireless networks and services within enterprise environments.
Technical analysis reveals that the vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation mechanisms within the wireless services manager module. Attackers can exploit this weakness by sending specially crafted malicious requests to the affected system, potentially bypassing authentication mechanisms and executing arbitrary code with the privileges of the affected service account. The flaw demonstrates characteristics consistent with CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command, indicating insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data that could be interpreted as executable commands. This type of vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate the application's command execution flow and gain unauthorized access to the underlying system.
The operational impact of CVE-2018-7104 extends beyond simple unauthorized access, as successful exploitation could lead to complete system compromise and persistent backdoor access. Organizations utilizing affected iMC versions face potential data breaches, service disruption, and lateral movement opportunities for attackers within their network infrastructure. The vulnerability affects wireless network management capabilities, potentially allowing attackers to modify wireless configurations, disable security controls, or establish persistent access points within the enterprise network. This represents a significant concern for organizations relying on centralized wireless management solutions, as the compromise of such systems can affect large portions of network infrastructure simultaneously.
Security mitigation strategies for CVE-2018-7104 require immediate implementation of the vendor-provided patch updates and version upgrades to IMC WSM 7.3 E0506P02 or later releases. Network segmentation and access controls should be implemented to limit exposure of the affected systems to untrusted networks. Organizations should also consider implementing intrusion detection systems to monitor for suspicious network activity patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for Command and Scripting Interpreter and T1078.004 for Valid Accounts, emphasizing the need for comprehensive monitoring and access control measures. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be conducted to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities across the enterprise infrastructure.