CVE-2025-37184
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote attackers to bypass multi-factor authentication requirements in an Orchestrator service, enabling them to create admin accounts without proper verification. This compromises the integrity of secured access to affected systems. Organizations using vulnerable versions of the affected software are at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- HPE Orchestrator
📦 What is this software?
Edgeconnect Sd Wan Orchestrator by Arubanetworks
Edgeconnect Sd Wan Orchestrator by Arubanetworks
Edgeconnect Sd Wan Orchestrator by Arubanetworks
Edgeconnect Sd Wan Orchestrator by Arubanetworks
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise through unauthorized admin account creation, leading to data theft, system manipulation, and lateral movement within the network.
Likely Case
Unauthorized administrative access to the Orchestrator service, potentially allowing configuration changes, data access, and further exploitation of connected systems.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper network segmentation and access controls prevent external access to the vulnerable service.
🎯 Exploit Status
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated exploitation, suggesting relatively straightforward attack vectors
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check HPE advisory for specific patched versions
Vendor Advisory: https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw04992en_us&docLocale=en_US
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Review the HPE advisory for affected versions
2. Download and apply the recommended patch from HPE
3. Restart the Orchestrator service
4. Verify the patch was successfully applied
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Access Restriction
allRestrict network access to the Orchestrator service to only trusted IP addresses
# Example firewall rule (Linux): iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport [orchestrator_port] -s [trusted_ip] -j ACCEPT
# Example firewall rule (Windows): New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Restrict Orchestrator" -Direction Inbound -Protocol TCP -LocalPort [orchestrator_port] -RemoteAddress [trusted_ip] -Action Allow
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate the Orchestrator service from untrusted networks
- Enable enhanced logging and monitoring for authentication attempts and admin account creation events
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check the Orchestrator service version against the affected versions listed in the HPE advisoryCheck Version:
# Check Orchestrator version through service interface or configuration filesVerify Fix Applied:
Verify the Orchestrator service is running the patched version and test that MFA bypass attempts fail📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual admin account creation events
- Authentication attempts bypassing MFA
- Failed MFA verification logs followed by successful authentication
Network Indicators:
- Unusual traffic patterns to Orchestrator service from untrusted sources
- Authentication requests without corresponding MFA challenges
SIEM Query:
source="orchestrator" AND (event_type="account_creation" OR auth_method!="mfa")