CVE-2023-22747Network attack vector

Unauthenticated privileged code execution via PAPI command injection

Published Feb 28, 2023 · Updated Mar 11, 2025

Command injection in ArubaOS PAPI processing allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code as a privileged operating-system user. HPE identifies crafted datagrams sent to the PAPI service on UDP port 8211 as the vector but does not disclose the affected routine or its unsafe command construction. No authentication or user interaction is required; reachability of UDP/8211 permits complete privileged control of the underlying system.

CVSS severity9.8
Critical
EPSS probability1.74%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Command injection in ArubaOS PAPI processing allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code as a privileged operating-system user. HPE identifies crafted datagrams sent to the PAPI service on UDP port 8211 as the vector but does not disclose the affected routine or its unsafe command construction. No authentication or user interaction is required; reachability of UDP/8211 permits complete privileged control of the underlying system.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-22747
Published
Feb 28, 2023
Updated
Mar 11, 2025
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-77, T1210
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Feb 28, 2023CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Mar 11, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

9.8HPE Aruba NetworkingCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-77Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
T1210Exploitation of Remote Services

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