Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
HP Application Information Optimizer, formerly HP Database Archiving, had a Web Console flaw in versions 6.2 through 7.1. A remote attacker could potentially run code or access sensitive information. The sources do not provide CVSS, technical details, or a named fix, so urgency depends on whether this legacy console is still deployed and reachable.
Executive priority
Prioritize discovery and containment for any reachable legacy Web Console. Remote code execution and sensitive data exposure create material operational risk, but the incomplete source detail means teams should first confirm presence, reachability, and vendor remediation status.
Technical view
CVE-2013-6204 affects the Web Console in HP Application Information Optimizer 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 7.0, and 7.1. The CVE states remote arbitrary code execution or sensitive information exposure via unspecified vectors, also tracked as ZDI-CAN-2004. No CWE, CVSS vector, affected CPEs, or exploit mechanics are provided.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely in organizations still running legacy HP Application Information Optimizer or HP Database Archiving deployments, especially where the Web Console is reachable from untrusted networks. The bundle does not identify operating systems, deployment patterns, or internet exposure prevalence.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cite active exploitation. It also does not include exploit details. Treat this as a serious remote Web Console issue, but do not assume exploitation without separate evidence from telemetry or vendor intelligence.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description and HP advisory reference. The vulnerability vector is unspecified, no CVSS data is present, and affected CPEs are absent. Avoid making assumptions about exploitability beyond the stated remote code execution or information disclosure impact.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory HP Application Information Optimizer and HP Database Archiving deployments.
- Identify versions 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 7.0, and 7.1.
- Review HP advisory SSRT101349 for vendor-provided remediation guidance.
- Restrict Web Console access to trusted administrative networks.
- Retire or isolate unsupported legacy deployments where vendor remediation is unavailable.
- Monitor Web Console access logs for unusual remote activity.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the Web Console component is installed and enabled.
- Verify product version against the affected version list.
- Check whether the console is reachable from the internet or partner networks.
- Review change records for applied HP advisory remediation.
- Inspect authentication and access logs for unexpected administrative sessions.
- Document compensating controls if patch status cannot be confirmed.
Public sources used
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- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- SSRT101349CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_HP
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