Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-23691

First published: Tue Sep 06 2022(Updated: )

A vulnerability exists in certain AOS-CX switch models which could allow an attacker with access to the recovery console to bypass normal authentication. A successful exploit allows an attacker to bypass system authentication and achieve total switch compromise in ArubaOS-CX Switches version(s): AOS-CX 10.10.xxxx: 10.10.0002 and below, AOS-CX 10.09.xxxx: 10.09.1030 and below, AOS-CX 10.08.xxxx: 10.08.1070 and below, AOS-CX 10.06.xxxx: 10.06.0210 and below. Aruba has released upgrades for ArubaOS-CX Switch Devices that address this security vulnerability.

Credit: security-alert@hpe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Aruba Networks AOS-CX>=10.06.0000<=10.06.0210
Aruba Networks AOS-CX>=10.08.0000<=10.08.1070
Aruba Networks AOS-CX>=10.09.0000<=10.09.1030
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-23691?

    CVE-2022-23691 has a critical severity level as it allows an attacker to bypass authentication and gain total control of affected ArubaOS-CX switches.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-23691?

    To remediate CVE-2022-23691, you should upgrade your ArubaOS-CX to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which versions of ArubaOS-CX are affected by CVE-2022-23691?

    CVE-2022-23691 affects ArubaOS-CX versions from 10.06.0000 to 10.10.0002 inclusive.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2022-23691 enable?

    CVE-2022-23691 enables an attacker to bypass normal authentication via the recovery console and take complete control of the switch.

  • Is the CVE-2022-23691 vulnerability present in all Aruba switches?

    No, CVE-2022-23691 is specific to certain models of ArubaOS-CX switches and does not affect other Aruba switch series.

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