CVE-2005-2773: HP OpenView Network Node Manager Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2005-2773 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Command Injection vulnerability in Hewlett Packard (HP) OpenView Network Node Manager. It is known to be exploited: CISA lists it, first on 25-03-2022. EPSS estimates a 74.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 99.4% of scored vulnerabilities. 4 public exploits are recorded.

Timeline

1. 02-09-2005
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 25-03-2022
   Added to CISA KEVHP OpenView Network Node Manager Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
3. 15-04-2022
   CISA remediation dueApply updates per vendor instructions.
4. 22-10-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

HP OpenView Network Node Manager 6.2 through 7.50 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) node parameter to connectedNodes.ovpl, (2) cdpView.ovpl, (3) freeIPaddrs.ovpl, and (4) ecscmg.ovpl.

• CWE-77Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.