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CVE-2016-4360

web/admin/data.js in the Performance Center Virtual Table Server (VTS) component in HPE LoadRunner 11.52 through patch 3, 12.00 through patch 1, 12.01 through patch 3, 12.02 through patch 2, and 12.50 through patch 3 and Performance Center 11.52 through patch 3, 12.00 through patch 1, 12.01 through patch 3, 12.20 through patch 2, and 12.50 through patch 1 do not restrict file paths sent to an unlink call, which allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via the path parameter to data/import_csv, aka ZDI-CAN-3555.

Security Impact Summary

This vulnerability carries a CRITICAL severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.1, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 2 products from hp, from hp organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

First disclosed in 2016, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.

Published

2016-06-08T14:59:42.313

Last Modified

2025-04-12T10:46:40.837

Status

Deferred

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.0: 9.1 (CRITICAL)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P

Access Vector: NETWORK
Access Complexity: LOW
Authentication: NONE
Confidentiality Impact: NONE
Integrity Impact: PARTIAL
Availability Impact: PARTIAL

Exploitability Score

10.0

Impact Score

4.9

Weaknesses

Type: Primary
NVD-CWE-noinfo

Affected Vendors & Products

Type	Vendor	Product	Version/Range	Vulnerable?
Application	hp	loadrunner	11.52	Yes
Application	hp	loadrunner	12.00	Yes
Application	hp	loadrunner	12.01	Yes
Application	hp	loadrunner	12.02	Yes
Application	hp	loadrunner	12.50	Yes
Application	hp	performance_center	11.52	Yes
Application	hp	performance_center	12.00	Yes
Application	hp	performance_center	12.01	Yes
Application	hp	performance_center	12.20	Yes
Application	hp	performance_center	12.50	Yes

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90975 ([email protected])
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036006 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry ([email protected])
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-364 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry ([email protected])
https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=emr_na-c05157423 Vendor Advisory ([email protected])
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2016-17 ([email protected])
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90975 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036006 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-364 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=emr_na-c05157423 Vendor Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2016-17 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For hp's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.