CVE-2022-28640: HPE Integrated Lights-Out 5 (iLO 5) · Potential Local Arbitrary Code Execution
Affects HPE Integrated Lights-Out 5 (iLO 5)Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High : upgrade to 2.72 soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 08:30 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 45% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2.72
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 20 Sep 2022
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade HPE Integrated Lights-Out 5 (iLO 5) to 2.72.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| n/a HPE Integrated Lights-Out 5 (iLO 5) | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
European organizations should immediately verify the firmware version of all HPE iLO 5 interfaces and upgrade to version 2.72 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Beyond patching, organizations should enforce strict network segmentation to isolate iLO interfaces from general user networks and the internet, limiting access only to trusted administrative hosts. Implementing access control lists (ACLs) and VPNs for remote management access can reduce exposure. Monitoring network traffic to and from iLO interfaces for anomalous activity can help detect potential exploitation attempts. Organizations should also review and harden iLO user credentials, disable unused management features, and ensure logging and alerting are enabled for iLO access events. Regular vulnerability scanning and penetration testing should include checks for outdated iLO firmware. Finally, organizations should maintain an inventory of all HPE servers and their management interfaces to ensure comprehensive coverage of mitigation efforts.
Description
A potential local adjacent arbitrary code execution vulnerability that could potentially lead to a loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability was discovered in HPE Integrated Lights-Out 5 (iLO 5) in Version: 2.71. Hewlett Packard Enterprise has provided updated firmware for HPE Integrated Lights-Out 5 (iLO 5) that addresses this security vulnerability.