CVE-2023-3718

Authenticated Command Injection Vulnerability in AOS-CX Command Line Interface

Description

An authenticated command injection vulnerability exists in the AOS-CX command line interface. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in the ability to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system as a privileged user on the affected switch. This allows an attacker to fully compromise the underlying operating system on the device running AOS-CX.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 1.10% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory arubanetworks.com
Affected: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Aruba CX Switches
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3718?
CVE-2023-3718 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-3718?
To fix CVE-2023-3718, 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-2023-3718 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-3718 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-2023-3718?
CVE-2023-3718 affects Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Aruba CX Switches.
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