Hewlett-Packard SiteScope EmailServlet servlet Information Disclosure Vulnerability

July 9th, 2014

Vulnerability Details


This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Hewlett-Packard SiteScope. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the EmailServlet servlet. The issue lies in the ability to download arbitrary files. A remote attacker can abuse this to disclose sensitive information that could result in remote code execution under the context of the process.

Additional Details

Hewlett-Packard has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://h20566.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay/?docId=emr_na-c04355129

Disclosure Timeline

  • 2014-03-07 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2014-07-09 - Coordinated public release of advisory

Credit

Andrea Micalizzi (rgod)

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