# CVE-2016-2004: HPE Data Protector before 7.03\_108, 8.x before 8.15, and 9.x before 9.06 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified ve

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 2 on Exploit-DB, 1 Metasploit module, 1 Nuclei template
- Published: 2016-04-21 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

HPE Data Protector before 7.03_108, 8.x before 8.15, and 9.x before 9.06 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors related to lack of authentication. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-2623.

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## References

- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/267328
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39874/
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137199/HP-Data-Protector-A.09.00-Command-Execution.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137341/HP-Data-Protector-Encrypted-Communication-Remote-Command-Execution.html
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05085988
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39858/
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035631
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39858
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39874
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/misc/hp_dataprotector_encrypted_comms.rb
- https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/network/cves/2016/CVE-2016-2004.yaml

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