CVE-2025-37140
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers to download arbitrary files from AOS-10 GW and AOS-8 Controller/Mobility Conductor systems through the CLI binary. It affects organizations using these specific Aruba networking products with vulnerable versions. Attackers need valid credentials to exploit this file disclosure vulnerability.
💻 Affected Systems
- AOS-10 Gateway
- AOS-8 Controller
- AOS-8 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
An authenticated malicious actor could download sensitive system files, configuration files, or credential files, potentially leading to full system compromise or lateral movement within the network.
Likely Case
Attackers with legitimate or compromised credentials could exfiltrate configuration files, logs, or other sensitive data that could be used for further attacks or reconnaissance.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and monitoring, the impact is limited to authorized users who might abuse their legitimate access, which can be detected through audit logging.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires authentication and careful construction of CLI commands; attacker needs knowledge of target system
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check HPE advisory for specific patched versions
Vendor Advisory: https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw04957en_us&docLocale=en_US
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Review HPE advisory for affected versions. 2. Apply the recommended patch/update from HPE. 3. Verify the patch is applied successfully. 4. Monitor for any issues post-patching.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict CLI Access
allLimit CLI access to only necessary administrative users and implement strong authentication controls
Implement Command Authorization
allConfigure role-based access control to restrict file download capabilities in CLI
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls and monitor all CLI sessions for suspicious file download attempts
- Segment network to limit exposure and implement network monitoring for unusual file transfer patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check system version against HPE advisory and test if CLI allows arbitrary file downloads with authenticated accessCheck Version:
show version (or equivalent CLI command for the specific Aruba product)Verify Fix Applied:
After patching, attempt to reproduce the file download vulnerability with authenticated access to confirm it's fixed📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual CLI sessions with file download commands
- Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by successful CLI access
- CLI commands attempting to access system files or directories
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected file transfers from management interfaces
- CLI session traffic patterns matching exploit attempts
SIEM Query:
source="aruba_cli_logs" AND (command="download" OR command="file" OR command="copy") AND NOT user="authorized_admin"