CVE-2025-37142
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers to download arbitrary files from AOS-10 GW and AOS-8 Controller/Mobility Conductor systems via the CLI binary. Organizations using these Aruba networking products are affected. The vulnerability requires authentication but could expose sensitive configuration files or credentials.
💻 Affected Systems
- AOS-10 GW
- 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 insider or compromised account could download sensitive system files, configuration data, or credentials, potentially leading to full system compromise or lateral movement within the network.
Likely Case
Authenticated attackers with legitimate access could exfiltrate configuration files, potentially exposing network topology, credentials, or other sensitive operational data.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and monitoring, impact is limited to authorized users who already have legitimate access to the CLI interface.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires authenticated CLI access and knowledge of specific command sequences
🛠️ 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. Download and apply the appropriate patch from HPE support portal. 3. Verify patch installation via version check.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict CLI Access
allLimit CLI access to only necessary administrative personnel using role-based access controls
Monitor CLI Activity
allEnable detailed logging of CLI commands and monitor for unusual file access patterns
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls to limit CLI access to trusted administrators only
- Enable comprehensive logging and monitoring of all CLI sessions for suspicious file access patterns
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check system version against HPE advisory; systems running unpatched versions of affected products are vulnerableCheck Version:
show version (CLI command on affected devices)Verify Fix Applied:
Verify system version matches patched release specified in HPE advisory📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual CLI file download commands
- Multiple failed file access attempts
- CLI sessions accessing sensitive system files
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected file transfers from management interfaces
- CLI session anomalies
SIEM Query:
source="aruba_cli_logs" AND (command="download" OR command="file" OR command="copy") AND NOT user="authorized_admin"