Compaq HP Insight Manager - Port 2301, 2381
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Basic info
HP Insight Manager, formerly known as Compaq Insight Manager (CIM), is a system management tool designed to monitor the hardware and status of HP servers and networking devices. It often exposes web interfaces, SNMP services, and other control endpoints that are prone to vulnerabilities, especially in outdated deployments. Attackers can leverage these weaknesses for unauthorized access, network reconnaissance, and privilege escalation.
Detecting HP Insight Manager Services in Network Scans
Nmap Fingerprinting and Banner Grabbing
To identify hosts running HP Insight Manager, scan for known ports:
Expected output:
TCP 2301 – HTTP interface (Compaq Insight Manager)
TCP 2381 – HTTPS interface (HP System Management Homepage)
Check for known signatures like:
Web Interface Enumeration and Vulnerability Mapping
HTTP/HTTPS Portal Access
Access via browser:
http://<target-ip>:2301https://<target-ip>:2381
Inspect for:
Login portal
Firmware versions
Server model identifiers
System status panels
Use automated tools to brute-force credentials and enumerate hidden endpoints:
Check for default credentials such as:
Administrator:adminadmin:adminroot:compaq
SNMP Enumeration on Insight Manager-Enabled Devices
SNMP Public Community String Access
Run the following:
Commonly exposed information:
Server model and serial
Operating system and software versions
Installed hardware (disks, memory, CPU)
Active interfaces and IPs
Logged-in users
Check for access via:
If default strings like public, private, or compaq work, escalate to full reconnaissance or pivoting.
Leveraging Known CVEs Against HP Insight Manager
Historical Vulnerabilities
CVE-2004-0658 – Buffer Overflow in HTTP service on port 2301 (Compaq Insight Manager)
Can be exploited to crash the service or potentially execute remote code.
CVE-2007-4044 – Directory traversal in HP System Management Homepage (<=2.1.9)
Exploitable via
../../../in URL paths.
Example request:
CVE-2009-4187 – XSS vulnerability in system homepage
Used for persistent admin session hijack or phishing within the local network.
Check version in the page footer or in /hpdiags/hpdiags.xml.
Gaining Access Through Misconfigurations
File Disclosure via Web Interface
Use DirBuster or ffuf:
Look for accessible paths like:
/hpdiags//compaq//logs//config//system/
These may expose backup files, logs with credentials, or full configuration exports.
Exploiting Administrative Interfaces for Command Execution
Remote Command Injection (Older Firmware)
If the system allows hardware control (e.g., fan speed, reboots) via HTTP endpoints, inspect POST requests with tools like Burp Suite.
Inject:
Or:
Look for parameters in URLs or forms like:
/set_config.cgi/change_settings.cgi/run_task.cgi
Gaining Lateral Movement from Insight Manager Systems
Insight Manager systems often reside on privileged segments and interact with:
Active Directory for authentication
IPMI/iLO for hardware management
Other HP management suites via SNMP and WMI
Dump credentials from accessible pages or captured traffic, then pivot using:
Or extract stored iLO/IPMI credentials and reuse them:
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