CVE-2023-35972Network attack vector

Authenticated privileged command execution via web interface injection

Published Jul 5, 2023 · Updated Dec 4, 2024

Command injection in the ArubaOS web-based management interface allows remote authenticated users to execute privileged OS commands. HPE Aruba Networking has not published the affected request parameter or how untrusted input reaches an operating-system command. High-privilege management access is required; successful exploitation grants full control of the device operating system.

CVSS severity7.2
High
EPSS probability1.57%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Command injection in the ArubaOS web-based management interface allows remote authenticated users to execute privileged OS commands. HPE Aruba Networking has not published the affected request parameter or how untrusted input reaches an operating-system command. High-privilege management access is required; successful exploitation grants full control of the device operating system.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-35972
Published
Jul 5, 2023
Updated
Dec 4, 2024
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-77, T1059
Attack vector
network
Privileges
admin

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Jul 5, 2023CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Dec 4, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesadmin

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

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

What attackers are doing with it

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
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')
T1059Command and Scripting Interpreter

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