This module exploits a code execution flaw in HP AutoPass License Server. It abuses two weaknesses in order to get its objective. First, the AutoPass application doesn't enforce authentication in the CommunicationServlet component. Second, it's possible to abuse a directory traversal when uploading files thorough the same component, allowing to upload an arbitrary payload embedded in a JSP. The module has been tested successfully on HP AutoPass License Server 8.01 as installed with HP Service Virtualization 3.50.
Java
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To display the available options, load the module within the Metasploit console and run the commands 'show options' or 'show advanced':
msf > use exploit/windows/http/hp_autopass_license_traversal
msf exploit(hp_autopass_license_traversal) > show targets
...targets...
msf exploit(hp_autopass_license_traversal) > set TARGET < target-id >
msf exploit(hp_autopass_license_traversal) > show options
...show and set options...
msf exploit(hp_autopass_license_traversal) > exploit
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