CVE-2013-4822: HP Intelligent Management Center remote code execution flaw

Automated analysis

Generated by VULONE's analysis model from the NVD record, CISA KEV and EPSS data on 19 September 2026. Confidence: medium.

critical priorityUnauthenticated network-reachable code execution with full impact and a very high EPSS score, though the lack of technical detail limits targeted detection.

What it is

HP Intelligent Management Center (iMC) and its Branch Intelligent Management System (BIMS) module contain an unspecified vulnerability that lets remote attackers execute arbitrary code. The record gives no root cause, affected versions or attack vector detail, so defenders must rely on the vendor advisory and the CVSS vector. It matters because the flaw is network-reachable, needs no authentication and yields full confidentiality, integrity and availability impact.

Impact

An unauthenticated remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the affected iMC or BIMS server, gaining full control of the host and any data or downstream systems it manages.

Attack surface

The CVSS vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C indicates the flaw is reachable over the network with no authentication and no user interaction. The description does not state which service or port is involved, so the exact entry point is unknown.

Exploitation

The record shows no CISA KEV listing and no exploit-tagged references, but EPSS is 0.62617 (99.2nd percentile), indicating a high modeled likelihood of exploitation activity. No public exploit or in-the-wild confirmation is provided.

What to do

• Apply the HP vendor advisory fix (emr_na-c03943425) or upgrade to a supported iMC/BIMS release.
• Restrict network access to iMC and BIMS management interfaces to trusted management networks only.
• Place iMC/BIMS behind a firewall or reverse proxy and block direct internet exposure.
• Monitor vendor advisories for updated fixed versions since the record does not list affected builds.
• Segment the iMC/BIMS host from other management infrastructure to limit lateral movement.

Detection

• Monitor iMC/BIMS server logs and network traffic for unexpected inbound connections to management ports.
• Alert on unusual child processes or command execution spawned by iMC/BIMS service accounts.
• Baseline normal iMC/BIMS network peers and flag new external source IPs reaching the service.
• Watch for post-exploitation behavior such as new admin accounts, web shells or outbound callbacks from the iMC/BIMS host.

This assessment is produced automatically and is not human-reviewed. Verify against the vendor advisory before acting on it.