HPE AutoPass License Server xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in HPE AutoPass License Server and classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function. This manipulation causes xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-51770. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in HPE AutoPass License Server (Software Management Software) (the affected version unknown) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-611. The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in HPE AutoPass License Server (APLS) prior to 9.17.

The advisory is shared at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-51770 since 11/01/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/25/2025).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2024-54783). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

11/01/2024 🔍
12/02/2024 +31 days 🔍
12/02/2024 +0 days 🔍
07/25/2025 +235 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: hpe.com

Advisory: ZDI-24-1634
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-51770 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-51770
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-286681
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/02/2024 22:10
Updated: 07/25/2025 18:02
Changes: 12/02/2024 22:10 (51), 12/05/2024 10:12 (1), 07/14/2025 14:43 (1), 07/14/2025 14:52 (1), 07/25/2025 18:02 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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