CVE-2024-54008
📋 TL;DR
An authenticated Remote Code Execution vulnerability in AirWave CLI allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands with privileged user permissions on the host system. This affects organizations using HPE Aruba AirWave management platform. Attackers need valid credentials to exploit this vulnerability.
💻 Affected Systems
- HPE Aruba AirWave Management Platform
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise allowing attackers to install persistent backdoors, steal sensitive data, pivot to other systems, or disrupt network operations.
Likely Case
Attackers gain privileged access to execute commands, potentially installing cryptocurrency miners, conducting reconnaissance, or establishing footholds for further attacks.
If Mitigated
Limited impact due to strong authentication controls, network segmentation, and monitoring preventing successful exploitation.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires authenticated access to AirWave CLI. The vulnerability is in command injection (CWE-78) allowing privilege escalation.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: AirWave 8.3.3 and later
Vendor Advisory: https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw04765en_us&docLocale=en_US
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download AirWave 8.3.3 or later from HPE support portal. 2. Backup current configuration. 3. Apply the update following HPE's upgrade documentation. 4. Restart the AirWave appliance as required.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict CLI Access
allLimit access to AirWave CLI to only necessary administrative users and from trusted networks.
Network Segmentation
allIsolate AirWave management interface from general network access using firewall rules.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls to AirWave CLI interface
- Monitor for suspicious CLI command execution and privilege escalation attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check AirWave version via web interface (System > About) or CLI. Versions below 8.3.3 are vulnerable.Check Version:
From AirWave CLI: show versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm AirWave version is 8.3.3 or later and verify no unauthorized command execution occurs.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual CLI command execution patterns
- Privilege escalation attempts in system logs
- Unexpected process execution from AirWave user context
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from AirWave appliance
- Suspicious CLI access from unexpected IP addresses
SIEM Query:
source="airwave" AND (event_type="cli_command" OR user="root") AND command="*;*" OR command="*|*" OR command="*`*"