CVE-2025-37136
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows authenticated remote attackers to delete arbitrary files on Aruba AOS-8 Controller/Mobility Conductor systems via the command-line interface. This affects organizations using these networking devices for wireless management. Attackers could disrupt operations or delete critical configuration files.
💻 Affected Systems
- Aruba AOS-8 Controller
- Aruba Mobility Conductor
📦 What is this software?
Arubaos by Arubanetworks
Arubaos by Arubanetworks
Arubaos by Arubanetworks
Arubaos by Arubanetworks
Arubaos by Arubanetworks
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise through deletion of critical system files, configuration loss, service disruption, or potential privilege escalation by deleting security controls.
Likely Case
Service disruption through deletion of configuration files, logs, or operational files leading to network downtime or degraded performance.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper access controls, file integrity monitoring, and regular backups allowing quick restoration of deleted files.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires authenticated CLI access. Attack complexity is medium due to authentication requirement but file deletion is straightforward once authenticated.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: AOS-8 version 8.12.0.0 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw04957en_us&docLocale=en_US
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Download AOS-8 version 8.12.0.0 or later from Aruba support portal. 2. Upload the firmware to the controller. 3. Apply the update through the controller's upgrade interface. 4. Verify the update completed successfully.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict CLI Access
allLimit CLI access to trusted administrative users only and implement strong authentication controls.
configure terminal
aaa authentication login default local
aaa authorization exec default local
username admin privilege 15 secret your_strong_password
Implement File Integrity Monitoring
allMonitor critical system files for unauthorized changes or deletions using file integrity monitoring tools.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls to limit CLI access to essential administrative personnel only
- Enable comprehensive logging and monitoring of file deletion activities and CLI sessions
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check the AOS version with 'show version' command. If version is below 8.12.0.0, the system is vulnerable.Check Version:
show versionVerify Fix Applied:
After patching, run 'show version' to confirm version is 8.12.0.0 or higher.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- CLI session logs showing file deletion commands
- System logs showing unexpected file deletions or missing files
- Authentication logs for suspicious CLI access
Network Indicators:
- Unusual CLI access patterns or connections
- SSH/Telnet sessions to management interfaces from unexpected sources
SIEM Query:
source="aruba-controller" AND (event_type="file_deletion" OR command="delete" OR command="rm")