A remote code execution security vulnerability has been identified in all versions of the HP ArcSight WINC Connector prior to v7.3.0.

HP ArcSight Logger 6.0.0.7307.1, ArcSight Command Center 6.8.0.1896.0, and ArcSight Connector Appliance 6.4.0.6881.3 use the root account to execute files owned by the arcsight user, which might allow local users to gain privileges by leveraging arcsight account access.

The CWSAPI SOAP service in HP ArcSight SmartConnectors before 7.1.6 has a hardcoded password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain administrative access by leveraging knowledge of this password.

HP ArcSight SmartConnectors before 7.1.6 do not verify X.509 certificates from Logger devices, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof devices and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.