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CVE-2023-26296

HIGH · 8.8 CVSS v3.1 Published 2023-06-12
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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94/100
Remediation priority · Urgent
Remotely reachable Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
Previous versions of HP Device Manager (prior to HPDM 5.0.10) could potentially allow command injection and/or elevation of privileges.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · moderate confidence

HP Device Manager versions prior to 5.0.10 contain a vulnerability allowing command injection and/or privilege elevation. The specific attack vector and affected components are not detailed in available references, but the flaw enables authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands or escalate privileges beyond their assigned permissions.

MitigationUpgrade HP Device Manager to version 5.0.10 or later to remediate this vulnerability. If immediate upgrading is not feasible, restrict network access to the Device Manager management interface and enforce strong authentication to reduce attack surface.

Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.

Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
Hp Device ManagerApplication
Affected:= 5.0= 5.0.3= 5.0.4= 5.0.5= 5.0.6= 5.0.7= 5.0.7.1= 5.0.8= 5.0.9

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
Low
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

Work through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.

  1. Identify if HP Device Manager is installed
    Check for HP Device Manager installation on the system. On Windows, inspect Add/Remove Programs or check for the installation directory (commonly under C:\Program Files\HP\HP Device Manager or C:\Program Files (x86)\HP\HP Device Manager). On Linux, check for /opt/hp/hpdm or similar installation paths.
    Affected if HP Device Manager is found installed on the system
  2. Determine the installed version
    Locate the version information. Check the installed program's About or Properties dialog, the installer log files, or the application executable metadata. Common locations include the installation directory or registry keys under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\HP\HP Device Manager on Windows.
    Affected if The installed version matches 5.0, 5.0.3, 5.0.4, 5.0.5, 5.0.6, 5.0.7, 5.0.7.1, 5.0.8, or 5.0.9
  3. Verify the management interface is accessible
    Confirm that the HP Device Manager service is running and the management web interface or API is accessible on the configured port (default typically 2374 or 2375). Check if the service is listening on network interfaces.
    Affected if The Device Manager management interface is running and network-accessible
  4. Confirm user authentication is configured
    Review the user authentication configuration to determine if local or domain users have access to the Device Manager console. Check if user accounts with standard or limited permissions exist in the system.
    Affected if User authentication is enabled and user accounts exist with access to Device Manager
  5. Compare version to affected range
    If the exact version cannot be determined, treat the installation as potentially affected if it is any version prior to 5.0.10. Check release notes or HP support documentation to confirm the installed version number.
    Affected if Installed version is earlier than 5.0.10

The environment is affected if HP Device Manager is installed with a version between 5.0 and 5.0.9 inclusive, the management interface is accessible, and user authentication is configured.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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dbcve · scoped
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Upgrade HP Device Manager to version 5.0.10 or later to remediate this vulnerability. If immediate upgrading is not feasible, restrict network access to the Device Manager management interface and enforce strong authentication to reduce attack surface.

Recommended fix High confidence

HPDM 5.0.10 or later

  1. Download HP Device Manager 5.0.10 or later from the official HP support site (support.hp.com)
  2. Review HP's upgrade documentation for HPDM 5.0.10
  3. Test the upgrade in a non-production environment before deploying to production
  4. Back up the current HPDM configuration and database
  5. Install HPDM 5.0.10 or later following HP's documented upgrade procedure
  6. Verify the installation and ensure all services start correctly
  7. Validate that the command injection vulnerability is no longer present
Caveat Review HP release notes for HPDM 5.0.10 for any configuration or feature changes that may require adjustment

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

Fix this in Hp Device Manager Scoped from the published advisory
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