7.8
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-23681: Command Injection

First published: Tue Sep 06 2022(Updated: )

Multiple vulnerabilities exist in the AOS-CX command line interface that could lead to authenticated command injection. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands as root on the underlying operating system leading to complete switch compromise in ArubaOS-CX version(s): AOS-CX 10.09.xxxx: 10.09.1030 and below, AOS-CX 10.08.xxxx: 10.08.1030 and below, AOS-CX 10.06.xxxx: 10.06.0180 and below. Aruba has released upgrades for ArubaOS-CX Switch Devices that address these security vulnerabilities.

Credit: security-alert@hpe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Aruba Networks AOS-CX>=10.06.0000<10.06.0220
Aruba Networks AOS-CX>=10.08.0000<10.08.1080
Aruba Networks AOS-CX>=10.09.0000<10.09.1040
Aruba Networks AOS-CX>=10.10.0000<10.10.0002
HPE Aruba Networking CX 10000 Series Switches
Aruba Networks CX 8325 Firmware
Aruba CX 8320
Aruba CX 9300
Aruba CX 8360
Aruba Networks CX 6400
Aruba Networks CX 6300
Aruba CX 6200F
Aruba Networks CX 6100
Aruba CX 6000
Aruba Networks CX 4100i
Aruba Networks CX 8400

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-23681?

    The severity of CVE-2022-23681 is considered critical due to its potential to allow authenticated command injection leading to full system compromise.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-23681?

    To fix CVE-2022-23681, you should update your ArubaOS-CX software to the latest, patched version provided by Aruba Networks.

  • Which versions of ArubaOS-CX are affected by CVE-2022-23681?

    CVE-2022-23681 affects ArubaOS-CX versions between 10.06.0000 and 10.10.0002, excluding later updates.

  • What could happen if CVE-2022-23681 is exploited?

    If exploited, CVE-2022-23681 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands as root, leading to complete compromise of the affected switch.

  • Is my device vulnerable to CVE-2022-23681?

    To determine vulnerability to CVE-2022-23681, check if your device is running an affected version of ArubaOS-CX within the specified range.

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