Published:2007/06/01  Last Updated:2008/05/21

JVN#19240523
HP System Management Homepage cross-site scripting vulnerability

Overview

A cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in Hewlett-Packard HP System Management Homepage (SMH).

Products Affected

The Windows and Linux versions of the following products are affected:
  • All versions of HP System Management Homepage (SMH) earlier than 2.1.2
This vulnerability does not exist in the HP-UX version of SMH and in SMH version 2.1.2 and later versions.

Description

HP System Management Homepage (SMH) from Hewlett-Packard is a web-based interface that can manage HP servers. A cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in SMH.
It is also confirmed that Compaq System Management Homepage, the product previous to SMH, contains a similar cross-site scripting vulnerability.
The vendor recommends users to upgrade to SMH, as Compaq System Management Homepage is an outdated product and is no longer available. For more information, refer to the vendor's website.

Impact

An arbitrary script may be executed on the user's web browser.

Solution

Update the software
Apply the latest updates provided by the vendor.

The vendor recommends that users of Compaq System Management Homepage, the product previous to SMH, upgrade to SMH. For more information, refer to the vendor's website.

Vendor Status

Vendor Link
Hewlett-Packard System Management Homepage (SMH), Remote Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
HP System Management Homepage
HP System Management Homepage Release Note

References

  1. US-CERT Vulnerability Note VU#292457
    HP System Management Homepage cross-site scripting vulnerability

JPCERT/CC Addendum

Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC

Analyzed on 2007.06.01

Measures Conditions Severity
Access Required Routed - can be attacked over the Internet using packets
  • High
Authentication None - anonymous or no authentication (IP addresses do not count)
  • High
User Interaction Required Simple - the user must be convinced to take a standard action that does not feel harmful to most users, such as click on a link or view a file
  • Medium
Exploit Complexity Low - little to no expertise and/or luck required to exploit (cross-site scripting)
  • High

Description of each analysis measures

Credit

JUN OKADA and NOBUHIRO TSUJI of NTT DATA SECURITY CORPORATION reported this vulnerability to IPA.
JPCERT/CC coordinated with the vendors under Information Security Early Warning Partnership.

Other Information

JPCERT Alert
JPCERT Reports JPCERT-WR-2007-2101
CERT Advisory
CPNI Advisory
TRnotes
CVE
JVN iPedia JVNDB-2007-000420

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