CVE-2025-37145
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers to download arbitrary files from AOS-10 GW and AOS-8 Controller/Mobility Conductor systems through a low-level interface library. It affects organizations using these specific Aruba networking products with vulnerable versions. Attackers need valid credentials to exploit this file path traversal weakness.
💻 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 further system compromise or data exfiltration.
Likely Case
Authenticated attackers with legitimate access could download configuration files containing network details, potentially enabling reconnaissance for further attacks.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and monitoring, impact is limited to authorized users who already have some level of system access.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires authentication and careful path traversal construction
🛠️ 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 recommended patches from Aruba support portal. 3. Verify patch installation without requiring system restart.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict Interface Access
allLimit network access to the vulnerable low-level interface to only trusted administrative networks
Enhanced Authentication Controls
allImplement multi-factor authentication and strict access controls for administrative interfaces
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate affected systems from untrusted networks
- Enhance monitoring and alerting for unusual file access patterns on affected systems
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check system version against HPE advisory and verify if running vulnerable AOS-10 GW or AOS-8 Controller/Mobility Conductor versionsCheck Version:
show version (ArubaOS command)Verify Fix Applied:
Verify system version has been updated to patched version specified in HPE advisory📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file download patterns from low-level interfaces
- Multiple failed path traversal attempts
- Access to sensitive system files by non-admin users
Network Indicators:
- Unusual traffic patterns to administrative interfaces
- Multiple requests with path traversal patterns
SIEM Query:
source="aruba_system_logs" AND (event="file_download" OR event="path_traversal") AND user!="admin"