CVE-2022-37896
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 · uneditedA vulnerability in the Aruba InstantOS and ArubaOS 10 web management interface could allow a remote attacker to conduct a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the interface. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary script code in a victim’s browser in the context of the affected interface of Aruba InstantOS 6.4.x: 6.4.4.8-4.2.4.20 and below; Aruba InstantOS 6.5.x: 6.5.4.23 and below; Aruba InstantOS 8.6.x: 8.6.0.18 and below; Aruba InstantOS 8.7.x: 8.7.1.9 and below; Aruba InstantOS 8.10.x: 8.10.0.1 and below; ArubaOS 10.3.x: 10.3.1.0 and below; Aruba has released upgrades for Aruba InstantOS that address this security vulnerability.
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 · high confidenceA reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the web management interface of Aruba InstantOS and ArubaOS 10. An unauthenticated remote attacker can craft malicious URLs containing JavaScript payloads that, when clicked by an authenticated administrator, execute within the context of the management interface, potentially allowing session hijacking or administrative actions.
Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.
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>= 10.3.0.0, < 10.3.1.1>= 6.4.0.0, < 6.4.4.8-4.2.4.21>= 6.5.0.0, < 6.5.4.24>= 8.6.0.0, < 8.6.0.19>= 8.7.0.0, < 8.7.1.10>= 8.10.0.0, < 8.10.0.2all versionsCVSS 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
- Required
- Scope
- Changed
- Confidentiality
- Low
- Integrity
- Low
- Availability
- None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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 the installed Aruba product and versionAccess the device CLI or web management interface and retrieve the firmware/OS version information. For ArubaOS, check the system dashboard or version output. For Aruba Instant, check the Instant AP or controller version display.Affected if The installed version falls within any of the affected ranges: ArubaOS 10.3.0.0 through 10.3.1.0; Aruba Instant 6.4.0.0 through 6.4.4.8-4.2.4.20; Aruba Instant 6.5.0.0 through 6.5.4.23; Aruba Instant 8.6.0.0 through 8.6.0.18; Aruba Instant 8.7.0.0 through 8.7.1.9; Aruba Instant 8.10.0.0 through 8.10
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Confirm the web management interface is accessibleVerify that the HTTP or HTTPS management web interface is enabled and reachable on the device. This is typically accessible on port 443 or 8080 for HTTP/HTTPS.Affected if The web management interface is enabled and exposed, allowing administrator access.
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Check for unauthorized access or suspicious admin sessionsReview web management interface logs and active administrative sessions for any unexpected IP addresses, unknown user accounts, or session anomalies that may indicate exploitation of this XSS vulnerability.Affected if Unexplained administrative sessions or actions appear in logs, or if administrators report clicking suspicious links.
You are affected if your device runs an ArubaOS or Aruba Instant version within the listed affected ranges (or any Siemens Scalance W1750d version) and the web management interface is enabled and accessible.
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.
dbcve · scoped6.4.4.8-4.2.4.216.5.4.248.6.0.19
Apply Aruba's released firmware upgrades for the specific InstantOS or ArubaOS version in use. Until patches can be applied, restrict access to the management interface to trusted networks only and educate administrators about not clicking untrusted links.
Aruba InstantOS: 6.4.4.8+, 6.5.4.24+, 8.6.0.19+, 8.7.1.10+, 8.10.0.2+; ArubaOS: 10.3.1.1+; Scalance W1750d: contact vendor
- 1. Identify the currently installed Aruba InstantOS or ArubaOS version from the web management interface or CLI
- 2. For Aruba InstantOS 6.4.x: Upgrade to version 6.4.4.8 or later (e.g., 6.4.4.8-4.2.4.21 or newer)
- 3. For Aruba InstantOS 6.5.x: Upgrade to version 6.5.4.24 or later
- 4. For Aruba InstantOS 8.6.x: Upgrade to version 8.6.0.19 or later
- 5. For Aruba InstantOS 8.7.x: Upgrade to version 8.7.1.10 or later
- 6. For Aruba InstantOS 8.10.x: Upgrade to version 8.10.0.2 or later
- 7. For ArubaOS 10.3.x: Upgrade to version 10.3.1.1 or later
- 8. After upgrade, verify the web management interface loads correctly and the XSS vulnerability is no longer present
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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