HIGH CVSS 8.4
Published: 2022-08-12

CVE-2022-28627

hpe integrated_lights-out_5_firmware Security Advisory (CVE-2022-28627)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

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Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2022-28627 impacting hpe integrated_lights-out_5_firmware. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 8.4 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
A local arbitrary code execution vulnerability was discovered in HPE Integrated Lights-Out 5 (iLO 5) firmware version(s): Prior to 2.71. An unprivileged user could locally exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code resulting in a complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. HPE has provided a firmware update to resolve this vulnerability in HPE Integrated Lights-Out 5 (iLO 5).

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product hpe / integrated_lights-out_5_firmware
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-noinfo

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2022-28627 impacting hpe integrated_lights-out_5_firmware.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2022-28627.yaml
id: cve-2022-28627

info:
  name: hpe integrated_lights-out_5_firmware - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2022-28627 affecting hpe integrated_lights-out_5_firmware.
    Evaluation: A local arbitrary code execution vulnerability was discovered in HPE Integrated Lights-Out 5 (iLO 5) firmware version(s): Prior to 2.71. An unprivileg...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2022-28627
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 8.4
    cve-id: CVE-2022-28627
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-noinfo
  tags: cve,cve-2022-28627,hpe,integrated_lights-out_5_f,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "integrated_lights-out_5_firmware"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2022-28627.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2022-28627
# Target: hpe integrated_lights-out_5_firmware | CVSS: 8.4 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2022-28627 (hpe integrated_lights-out_5_firmware)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against hpe integrated_lights-out_5_firmware scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2022-28627.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2022-28627
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install integrated_lights-out_5_f 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade integrated_lights-out_5_f 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update integrated_lights-out_5_f

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i integrated_lights-out_5_f 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i integrated_lights-out_5_f

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2022-28627 in hpe integrated_lights-out_5_firmware?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update hpe integrated_lights-out_5_firmware packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2022-28627?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2022-28627?

CVE-2022-28627 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 8.4 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
8.4
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2022-28627
Weakness NVD-CWE-noinfo
Vendor hpe
Product integrated_lights-out_5_firmware
Published 2022-08-12
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H