CVE-2022-37926
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 within the web-based management interface of EdgeConnect Enterprise could allow a remote attacker to conduct a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the interface by uploading a specially crafted file. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary script code in a victim's browser in the context of the affected interface in Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Software version(s): ECOS 9.2.1.0 and below; ECOS 9.1.3.0 and below; ECOS 9.0.7.0 and below; ECOS 8.3.7.1 and below.
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 stored XSS vulnerability exists in the web-based management interface of Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise. An attacker can exploit this by uploading a specially crafted file containing malicious script code. When a user views or interacts with the uploaded file through the interface, the attacker's arbitrary JavaScript executes in the victim's browser session, potentially allowing session hijacking or actions on behalf of the authenticated user.
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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>= 8.3.1.0, <= 8.3.7.1>= 9.0.0.0, <= 9.0.7.0>= 9.1.0.0, <= 9.1.3.0>= 9.2.0.0, <= 9.2.1.0CVSS 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
- Low
- User interaction
- Required
- Scope
- Changed
- Confidentiality
- Low
- Integrity
- Low
- Availability
- None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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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Determine the installed ECOS versionLog into the EdgeConnect web management interface and navigate to the System > Diagnostics or About section to view the software version. Alternatively, use the CLI command 'show version' or 'show system info' if CLI access is available.Affected if The installed version falls within these ranges: 8.3.1.0-8.3.7.1, 9.0.0.0-9.0.7.0, 9.1.0.0-9.1.3.0, or 9.2.0.0-9.2.1.0
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Verify web-based management interface is enabledCheck if the EdgeConnect web UI is accessible and running. This is typically accessed over HTTPS on port 443. Confirm the interface is actively serving requests.Affected if The web management interface is exposed and accessible to the user or attacker
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Confirm file upload capability is accessibleWithin the web management interface, navigate to sections that allow file uploads such as file uploads, certificate management, or backup/restore features. Determine if any user role has access to upload files through the UI.Affected if File upload functionality is available to authenticated users through the web interface
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Inspect for suspicious uploaded filesReview the file storage or upload directories accessible through the web interface. Look for files with unexpected extensions, recent upload timestamps, or files containing script-like content in filenames or metadata.Affected if Unexpected or potentially malicious files are present in upload directories, or if users have uploaded files that could contain XSS payloads
You are affected if your EdgeConnect ECOS version falls within the affected ranges AND the web management interface with file upload capability is accessible to users or attackers.
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 dataApply vendor-supplied patches for the affected ECOS versions (9.2.1.0+, 9.1.3.0+, 9.0.7.0+, 8.3.7.1+). Until patches are applied, disable file upload functionality in the web management interface if possible and restrict administrative access to trusted networks.
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