Security readout for executives and security teams
HPE Smart Storage Administrator versions before 2.60.18.0 had a remote arbitrary code execution vulnerability. In business terms, an exposed vulnerable administration tool could let an attacker run code on systems using it. The bundle does not provide CVSS details or platform scope. Exposure is limited to environments running HPE Smart Storage Administrator before v2.60.18.0. Risk is higher if the tool or its management surface is reachable by untrusted users or networks. The source bundle does not identify default deployment exposure. Treat this as a high-priority legacy management-tool risk. Remote code execution plus public exploit information justifies prompt inventory and upgrade, especially on systems managing storage infrastructure. Urgency is lower only where the product is absent or tightly isolated. Mitigation focus: Upgrade HPE Smart Storage Administrator to v2.60.18.0 or later.; Review the linked HPE advisory for supported remediation details.; Restrict access to HPE storage administration interfaces to trusted administrators..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=emr_na-c05382349CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- 41297CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
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