CVE-2018-7082

Description

A command injection vulnerability is present in Aruba Instant that permits an authenticated administrative user to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system. A malicious administrator could use this ability to install backdoors or change system configuration in a way that would not be logged. Workaround: None. Resolution: Fixed in Aruba Instant 4.2.4.12, 6.5.4.11, 8.3.0.6, and 8.4.0.0

References

Link	Tags
https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2019-001.txt	vendor advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-549547.pdf	third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108374	vdb entry third party advisory broken link

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-7082?: CVE-2018-7082 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-7082?: To fix CVE-2018-7082, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-7082 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2018-7082 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-7082?: CVE-2018-7082 affects n/a Aruba Instant (IAP).

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Description

Category

CWE-78 – Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

References

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