CVE-2021-37734: Path Traversal

Published Oct 12, 2021

Updated

A remote unauthorized read access to files vulnerability was discovered in Aruba Instant version(s): 6.4.x.x: 6.4.4.8-4.2.4.18 and below; Aruba Instant 6.5.x.x: 6.5.4.19 and below; Aruba Instant 8.5.x.x: 8.5.0.12 and below; Aruba Instant 8.6.x.x: 8.6.0.11 and below; Aruba Instant 8.7.x.x: 8.7.1.3 and below; Aruba Instant 8.8.x.x: 8.8.0.0 and below. Aruba has released patches for Aruba Instant (IAP) that address this security vulnerability.

Affected Software

9 affected components

Arubanetworks Aruba Instant>=6.4.0.2-4.1.0.0<6.4.4.8-4.2.4.19

Arubanetworks Aruba Instant>=6.5.4.0<6.5.4.20

Arubanetworks Aruba Instant>=8.5.0.0<8.5.0.13

Arubanetworks Aruba Instant>=8.6.0.0<8.6.0.12

Arubanetworks Aruba Instant>=8.7.0.0<8.7.1.4

Siemens Scalance W1750d Firmware>=8.7.1.3

Siemens SCALANCE W1750D

All of the following

Siemens Scalance W1750d Firmware>=8.7.1.3

Siemens SCALANCE W1750D

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

Upgrade
Upgrade Aruba Instant (IAP) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 6.4.4.8-4.2.4.18 and below
Upgrade
Upgrade Aruba Instant (IAP) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 6.5.4.19 and below
Upgrade
Upgrade Aruba Instant (IAP) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 8.5.0.12 and below
Upgrade
Upgrade Aruba Instant (IAP) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 8.6.0.11 and below
Upgrade
Upgrade Aruba Instant (IAP) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 8.7.1.3 and below
Upgrade
Upgrade Aruba Instant (IAP) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 8.8.0.0 and below

Event History

Oct 12, 2021

CVE Published

via MITRE·03:16 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·03:16 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·04:15 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-37734.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-37734?

The severity of CVE-2021-37734 is medium.

Which versions of Aruba Instant are affected by CVE-2021-37734?

Aruba Instant version 6.4.x.x: 6.4.4.8-4.2.4.18 and below, Aruba Instant 6.5.x.x: 6.5.4.19 and below, Aruba Instant 8.5.x.x: 8.5.0.12 and below, Aruba Instant 8.6.x.x: 8.6.0.11 and below, Aruba Instant 8.7.x.x: 8.7.1.3 and below are affected by CVE-2021-37734.

How can I fix CVE-2021-37734?

Apply the appropriate security patch or upgrade to a version that is not vulnerable.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-37734?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-37734 at the following references: [link1](https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-917476.pdf) and [link2](https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2021-017.txt).