CVE-2019-16287

Description

In HP ThinPro Linux 6.2, 6.2.1, 7.0 and 7.1, an attacker may be able to leverage the application filter bypass vulnerability to gain privileged access to create a file on the local file system whose presence puts the device in Administrative Mode, which will allow the attacker to executed commands with elevated privileges.

6.8

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.16%

Vendor Advisory hp.com

Affected: HP ThinPro Linux

References

Link	Tags
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c06509350	vendor advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Mar/38	mailing list
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156899/HP-ThinPro-6.x-7.x-Privilege-Escalation.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-16287?: CVE-2019-16287 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-16287?: To fix CVE-2019-16287, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-16287 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-16287 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-16287?: CVE-2019-16287 affects HP ThinPro Linux.

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