CVE-2022-23691

Description

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.

6.8

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.04%

Vendor Advisory arubanetworks.com

Affected: n/a Aruba CX 6200F Switch Series; Aruba 6300 Switch Series; Aruba 6400 Switch Series; Aruba 8325 Switch Series; Aruba 8400 Switch Series; Aruba CX 8360 Switch Series; ArubaOS-CX Switches

References

Link	Tags
https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2022-012.txt	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-23691?: CVE-2022-23691 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-23691?: To fix CVE-2022-23691, 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-2022-23691 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-23691 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-23691?: CVE-2022-23691 affects n/a Aruba CX 6200F Switch Series; Aruba 6300 Switch Series; Aruba 6400 Switch Series; Aruba 8325 Switch Series; Aruba 8400 Switch Series; Aruba CX 8360 Switch Series; ArubaOS-CX Switches.

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