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CVE-2017-12521: HPE Intelligent Management Center allows remote code execution

CVE-2017-12521 · published 8 years ago
Summary

The HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) version 7.3 (E0504) can be tricked into running malicious code from outside the network. This could let attackers take control of the management system and affect your network devices. Upgrade to iMC version 7.3 (E0506) or any later release to close the risk.

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
VendorProductAffected versions
hp intelligent_management_center 7.3
cpe:2.3:a:hp:intelligent_management_center:7.3:e0504:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
A Remote Code Execution vulnerability in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) PLAT version PLAT 7.3 (E0504) was found. The problem was resolved in HPE Intelligent Management Center PLAT v7.3 (E0...
A Remote Code Execution vulnerability in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) PLAT version PLAT 7.3 (E0504) was found. The problem was resolved in HPE Intelligent Management Center PLAT v7.3 (E0506) or any subsequent version.
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
8.8 High
Exploitation
6% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-20Improper Input Validation
Timeline
Published15 Feb 2018
Updated22 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
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