CVE-2014-2592
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedUnrestricted file upload vulnerability in Aruba Web Management portal allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · moderate confidenceUnrestricted file upload vulnerability in Aruba Web Management portal allows remote attackers to bypass file upload restrictions and upload files with executable extensions (e.g., .php, .exe, .sh), leading to arbitrary code execution on the underlying system.
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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data= 6.3.0.60730CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify Aruba Web Management Portal exposureDetermine if the Aruba Web Management Portal is accessible on your network by checking for typical Aruba management interface URLs (e.g., /screens/ or /admin/) or scanning for port 443/80 on Aruba device IPsAffected if The Aruba Web Management Portal is internet-facing or accessible on internal networks without additional authentication controls
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Check installed version numberAccess the Web Management Portal login page or admin interface and look for version information, typically found in the footer, about page, or system info section. Alternatively, check the Aruba device CLI for firmware version using 'show version' or 'show inventory'Affected if The installed version is exactly 6.3.0.60730
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Verify file upload functionality is enabledLog into the Web Management Portal and navigate to sections that may allow file uploads (e.g., firmware upgrade, certificate upload, configuration import, or custom logo upload). Check if these upload forms accept files without strict validationAffected if File upload features are accessible and functional without proper extension validation
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Inspect upload directory configurationCheck the web server or device configuration to determine where uploaded files are stored. Look for whether uploads are placed within the web root or in directories accessible via HTTPAffected if Uploaded files are stored within the web root or in directories accessible via the web server, allowing potential execution
You are affected if your Aruba Web Management Portal version is exactly 6.3.0.60730 AND the file upload feature is accessible, as this combination allows executable file uploads leading to arbitrary code execution.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
From vendor dataImplement strict file type validation using allowlists, store uploaded files outside the web root with script execution disabled, and apply vendor patches or upgrades to the Aruba device firmware.
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- Implementation8.0 h
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- Review / QA2.0 h
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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ContributedPeer-ranked notes from engineers who’ve handled CVE-2014-2592 in production — separate from our analysis above.
The advisory tells you what broke. It rarely tells you what actually worked. If you’ve dealt with this one, that detail is what the next engineer is searching for.
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- A config change or rule that shut the vector down
- A gotcha in the upgrade path that cost you an afternoon
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