CVE-2022-23705Network attack vector

Unauthenticated upload of unauthorized update binaries

Published May 9, 2022 · Updated Aug 3, 2024

An update-upload flaw in HPE NimbleOS 5.0.10.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to upload unauthorized update binaries to arrays. The array's update-acceptance path improperly accepts the upload, but HPE has not disclosed the failed authorization or validation operation. Network access without authentication is sufficient; the binary is stored on the array but is not executed, limiting the demonstrated effect to unauthorized modification.

CVSS severity7.5
High
EPSS probability1.05%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

An update-upload flaw in HPE NimbleOS 5.0.10.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to upload unauthorized update binaries to arrays. The array's update-acceptance path improperly accepts the upload, but HPE has not disclosed the failed authorization or validation operation. Network access without authentication is sufficient; the binary is stored on the array but is not executed, limiting the demonstrated effect to unauthorized modification.

The record

CVE
CVE-2022-23705
Published
May 9, 2022
Updated
Aug 3, 2024
Vendor
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
Product
HPE NimbleOS
Classifications
Unavailable
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. May 9, 2022CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Aug 3, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=5.0.10.0 and earlier

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) · HPE NimbleOSversion=5.0.10.0 and earlier

Published CVSS scores

7.5NIST NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
5.0NIST NVDAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

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