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CVE-2005-2773

HP OpenView Network Node Manager Remote Code Execution

9.8 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 74.6%
  1. Published2 Sept 2005
  2. Added to CISA KEV25 Mar 2022
  3. Remediation due15 Apr 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

HP OpenView Network Node Manager could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system.

Added to KEV: 25 Mar 2022Federal remediation due: 15 Apr 2022

Description

HP OpenView Network Node Manager 6.2 through 7.50 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) node parameter to connectedNodes.ovpl, (2) cdpView.ovpl, (3) freeIPaddrs.ovpl, and (4) ecscmg.ovpl.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

HP Openview Network Node Manager≥ 6.2 ≤ 7.50

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2005-2773 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2005-2773 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 25 Mar 2022.

How severe is CVE-2005-2773?

CVE-2005-2773 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 74.6% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2005-2773?

Affected products include HP Openview Network Node Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2773?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.