CVE-2021-25140: Path Traversal
A potential security vulnerability has been identified in the HPE Moonshot Provisioning Manager v1.20. The HPE Moonshot Provisioning Manager is an application that is installed in a VMWare or Microsoft Hyper-V environment that is used to setup and configure an HPE Moonshot 1500 chassis. This vulnerability could be remotely exploited by an unauthenticated user to cause a directory traversal in user supplied input to the khuploadfile.cgi CGI ELF. The directory traversal could lead to Remote Code Execution, Denial of Service, and/or compromise system integrity. Note: HPE recommends that customers discontinue the use of the HPE Moonshot Provisioning Manager. The HPE Moonshot Provisioning Manager application is discontinued, no longer supported, is not available to download from the HPE Support Center, and no patch is available.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-25140?
CVE-2021-25140 is classified as a potential security vulnerability that could impact the integrity of the HPE Moonshot Provisioning Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2021-25140?
To address CVE-2021-25140, users should apply the latest security patches or updates provided by HPE for the Moonshot Provisioning Manager.
What systems are affected by CVE-2021-25140?
CVE-2021-25140 affects the HPE Moonshot Provisioning Manager version 1.20 installed in VMWare or Microsoft Hyper-V environments.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2021-25140?
The risks associated with CVE-2021-25140 include potential unauthorized access and compromise of the configuration setup of the HPE Moonshot 1500 chassis.
When was CVE-2021-25140 reported?
CVE-2021-25140 was reported in the year 2021 and has been assigned a unique identifier for tracking.