CVE-2023-1168Network attack vector

Authenticated privileged code execution

Published Mar 21, 2023 · Updated Feb 26, 2025

Remote code execution in HPE Aruba Networking AOS-CX allows remote authenticated users to run privileged code on affected CX switches. The flaw resides in the Network Analytics Engine, but HPE Aruba Networking has not published the unsafe input path or code operation. High-privilege management access is required; exploitation compromises the underlying switch operating system and permits control of its data and operation.

CVSS severity7.2
High
EPSS probability1.14%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Remote code execution in HPE Aruba Networking AOS-CX allows remote authenticated users to run privileged code on affected CX switches. The flaw resides in the Network Analytics Engine, but HPE Aruba Networking has not published the unsafe input path or code operation. High-privilege management access is required; exploitation compromises the underlying switch operating system and permits control of its data and operation.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-1168
Published
Mar 21, 2023
Updated
Feb 26, 2025
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-77
Attack vector
network
Privileges
admin

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Mar 21, 2023CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Feb 26, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesadmin

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

8.8NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
7.2HPE Aruba NetworkingCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
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Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesadmin
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-77Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')

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