CVE-2018-7103
📋 TL;DR
A remote code execution vulnerability in HPE Intelligent Management Center Wireless Services Manager allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. This affects organizations running iMC WSM versions earlier than 7.3 E0506P02. The vulnerability has a critical CVSS score of 9.8, indicating it's easily exploitable and can lead to complete system compromise.
💻 Affected Systems
- HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) Wireless Services Manager
📦 What is this software?
Intelligent Management Center Wireless Services Manager Software by Hp
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⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system takeover, lateral movement to other systems, data exfiltration, and persistent backdoor installation across the network.
Likely Case
Unauthenticated attacker gains remote code execution, installs malware or ransomware, and compromises the management system to attack other network devices.
If Mitigated
With proper network segmentation and access controls, impact limited to isolated management network segment.
🎯 Exploit Status
CVSS 9.8 indicates low attack complexity and no authentication required. While no public PoC is documented, weaponization is likely given the critical nature.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: IMC WSM 7.3 E0506P02 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03893en_us
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download patch from HPE support portal. 2. Backup current configuration. 3. Apply patch following HPE documentation. 4. Restart iMC services. 5. Verify patch installation.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Segmentation
allIsolate iMC WSM from internet and restrict access to trusted management networks only.
Access Control Lists
allImplement strict firewall rules to limit access to iMC WSM management interface.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Immediately isolate the system from all untrusted networks and internet access
- Implement strict network segmentation and monitor for any suspicious activity
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check iMC WSM version in administration interface or via installed software list. Versions earlier than 7.3 E0506P02 are vulnerable.Check Version:
Check via iMC web interface: Administration → System Information → Version DetailsVerify Fix Applied:
Verify version shows 7.3 E0506P02 or later in iMC administration interface.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual process creation from iMC services
- Unexpected network connections from iMC server
- Authentication failures or unusual access patterns
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from iMC server
- Exploit traffic patterns to iMC management ports
- Command and control beaconing
SIEM Query:
source="iMC" AND (process_name="cmd.exe" OR process_name="powershell.exe" OR process_name="wmic.exe") AND user!="authorized_user"