Admin attacks on HPE OneView for VMware vCenter possible

Attackers can exploit a vulnerability in HPE OneView for VMware vCenter. A version equipped against this is available.

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The IT infrastructure management tool OneView for VMware vCenter (OV4VC) from HPE is vulnerable. Attackers can gain higher user rights.

The vulnerability listed in a warning message (CVE-2025-37101 “high”) can enable attackers with read rights to execute commands as admins. How such an attack could work in detail and whether attackers are already exploiting the vulnerability is currently unknown.

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The developers assure us that they have prepared version 11.7 against this attack. All previous versions are said to be vulnerable. The information technology company recently released security updates for its StoreOnce backup solution.

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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical assistance and editorially reviewed before publication.