CVE-2025-37164 is a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability identified in Hewlett Packard Enterprise's HPE OneView product. HPE OneView is a widely used infrastructure management platform that enables centralized control and automation of data center resources. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-94, indicating improper control over code generation, which typically involves unsafe handling of user input leading to code injection. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 10.0, reflecting the highest severity, with an attack vector of network (AV:N), no required privileges (PR:N), no user interaction (UI:N), and a scope change (S:C), meaning exploitation affects resources beyond the initially vulnerable component. The impact metrics indicate complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability (C:H/I:H/A:H). This means an attacker can remotely execute arbitrary code, potentially gaining full control over the HPE OneView system and, by extension, the managed infrastructure. The vulnerability was reserved in April 2025 and published in December 2025, but no patches or mitigations have been released yet, nor are there known exploits in the wild. Given HPE OneView's critical role in managing servers, storage, and networking hardware, exploitation could disrupt enterprise IT operations, cause data breaches, or enable lateral movement within networks. The lack of authentication and user interaction requirements makes this vulnerability highly exploitable by remote attackers. Organizations relying on HPE OneView must urgently assess exposure and implement compensating controls until official patches are available.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-37164 is significant due to HPE OneView's widespread use in managing data center infrastructure, including servers, storage arrays, and network devices. Successful exploitation could lead to full system compromise, allowing attackers to manipulate infrastructure configurations, disrupt services, or exfiltrate sensitive data. This poses risks to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical IT assets. Sectors such as finance, telecommunications, healthcare, and government, which rely heavily on robust infrastructure management, are particularly vulnerable. Disruption or compromise of infrastructure management platforms can cascade into broader operational outages, regulatory non-compliance, and reputational damage. The vulnerability's ease of exploitation (no authentication or user interaction needed) increases the likelihood of attacks, especially in environments with exposed management interfaces. European organizations with remote access to HPE OneView or insufficient network segmentation face elevated risk. The absence of patches further exacerbates potential impact, necessitating immediate defensive measures.

1. Immediately restrict network access to HPE OneView management interfaces by implementing strict firewall rules and network segmentation to limit exposure to trusted administrative networks only. 2. Disable any remote access features or VPN connections that allow external access to HPE OneView until a patch is available. 3. Monitor network traffic and system logs for unusual activity or indicators of compromise related to HPE OneView, including unexpected code execution or configuration changes. 4. Employ intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with updated signatures to detect potential exploitation attempts targeting this vulnerability. 5. Conduct a thorough inventory to identify all instances of HPE OneView within the environment and prioritize risk assessments accordingly. 6. Engage with HPE support channels to obtain updates on patch availability and apply security updates immediately upon release. 7. Consider deploying application-layer gateways or web application firewalls (WAFs) to filter and block malicious payloads targeting the vulnerable component. 8. Educate IT and security teams about the vulnerability's critical nature and ensure incident response plans include scenarios involving HPE OneView compromise. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on network-level controls, monitoring, and proactive engagement with vendor support.