CVE-2026-79842
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Authentication Bypass in HPE Intelligent Management Center

Publication date: 2026-10-08

Last updated on: 2026-10-08

Assigner: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)

Description
An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) prior to v7.3 E0713

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Published
2026-10-08
Last Modified
2026-10-08
Generated
2026-10-09
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2026-10-09
EPSS Evaluated
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CVE-2026-79842

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) 0

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This is an authentication bypass vulnerability in HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) versions prior to v7.3 E0713. It allows unauthorized access to the system by bypassing normal authentication mechanisms.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain unauthorized access to the iMC system, potentially leading to data breaches, system manipulation, or further network compromise. The high CVSS score (9.1) indicates severe impact.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating compliance requirements under GDPR, HIPAA, and other regulations. Organizations using affected iMC versions may face legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) to version 7.3 E0713 or later to address the authentication bypass vulnerability.

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