CVE-2020-7150 in Intelligent Management Center
Summary
by MITRE • 10/20/2020
A faultstatchoosefaulttype expression language injection remote code execution vulnerability was discovered in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) version(s): Prior to iMC PLAT 7.3 (E0705P07).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/21/2020
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2020-7150 represents a critical remote code execution flaw within HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) platforms, specifically affecting versions prior to iMC PLAT 7.3 E0705P07. This vulnerability resides in the faultstatchoosefaulttype expression language component, which processes user-supplied input without adequate sanitization or validation mechanisms. The flaw allows attackers to inject malicious expressions that can be executed within the context of the application, potentially enabling complete system compromise.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation within the expression language processing engine. When the system processes fault state selection parameters, it fails to properly sanitize user-provided expressions before evaluating them, creating an environment where malicious code can be injected and executed. This type of vulnerability falls under CWE-94, which specifically addresses "Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')" and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.001 for Command and Scripting Interpreter. The vulnerability's exploitation pathway involves crafting specially formatted input that bypasses normal validation checks and gets processed through the vulnerable expression language parser.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple code execution, as it provides attackers with the ability to perform arbitrary commands on the affected system with the privileges of the iMC application. This could result in complete system compromise, data exfiltration, privilege escalation to administrative accounts, and potential lateral movement within network environments where iMC is deployed. Organizations running vulnerable versions face significant risk, particularly in enterprise environments where iMC is used for network management and monitoring. The vulnerability's remote exploitability means that attackers can target systems without requiring physical access or local network presence, making it particularly dangerous in perimeter environments.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2020-7150 primarily involve upgrading to HPE iMC PLAT 7.3 E0705P07 or later versions that contain the necessary patches addressing the expression language injection flaw. Organizations should also implement network segmentation to limit access to iMC systems, apply restrictive firewall rules to limit exposure, and monitor for suspicious activity related to fault state management operations. Additionally, security teams should conduct thorough vulnerability assessments of their iMC deployments to identify any potential bypasses or additional attack vectors that may exist within their specific configurations. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of proper input validation and the dangers of allowing user-supplied data to directly influence code execution paths within enterprise management platforms.