CVE-2020-7136 Auth bypass in Smart Update Manager (SUM)

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass authentication to gain unauthorized access to HPE Smart Update Manager, requiring an upgrade to the latest version.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-7136?

CVE-2020-7136 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise Smart Update Manager (SUM), published on 30 Apr 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A security vulnerability in HPE Smart Update Manager (SUM) prior to version 8.5.6 could allow remote unauthorized access. Hewlett Packard Enterprise has provided a software update to resolve this vulnerability in HPE Smart Update Manager (SUM) prior to 8.5.6. Please visit the HPE Support Center at https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/home to download the latest version of HPE Smart Update Manager (SUM). Download the latest version of HPE Smart Update Manager (SUM) or download the latest Service Pack For ProLiant (SPP).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-7136?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hpe Smart Update Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7136?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-7136 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2020-7136 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-7136 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jp2q-w73p-9cf9.

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