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CVE-2016-2018: HPE Systems Insight Manager lets attackers view or change data

CVE-2016-2018 · published 10 years ago

Summary

The HPE Systems Insight Manager and its Matrix Operating Environment components can be accessed remotely, allowing an attacker to see confidential information or alter data. This risk arises because the software does not properly limit who can send certain requests. Upgrade to version 7.5.1 or later and ensure remote access is restricted to trusted users.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software

Vendor	Product	Affected versions
hp	systems_insight_manager	<= 7.5 `cpe:2.3:a:hp:systems_insight_manager::::::::`
hp	matrix_operating_environment	<= 7.5 `cpe:2.3:a:hp:matrix_operating_environment::::::::`

Original advisory text

HPE Systems Insight Manager (SIM) before 7.5.1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or modify data via unspecified vectors.

References

https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=emr_na-c05131085 Vendor Advisory
https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c... Mitigation Vendor Advisory
https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c... Mitigation Vendor Advisory

Fix within

Internet-facing 3 days

Internal 60 days

Not known to be exploited
Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
Gives an attacker full control (estimated)

Severity

9.1 Critical

Exploitation

4% chance of attack within 30 days

Timeline

Published8 Jun 2016

Updated23 Oct 2026

First seen29 Sep 2026

Sources

CVE-2016-2018 · NVD

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