CVE-2022-43523
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 · uneditedMultiple vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator could allow an authenticated remote attacker to conduct SQL injection attacks against the Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator instance. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to obtain and modify sensitive information in the underlying database potentially leading to complete compromise of the Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator host in Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestration Software version(s): Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator (on-premises), Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator-as-a-Service, Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator-SP and Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator Global Enterprise Tenant Orchestrators - Orchestrator 9.2.1.40179 and below, - Orchestrator 9.1.4.40436 and below, - Orchestrator 9.0.7.40110 and below, - Orchestrator 8.10.23.40015 and below, - Any older branches of Orchestrator not specifically mentioned.
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 confidenceMultiple SQL injection vulnerabilities exist in the web-based management interface of Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator. An authenticated attacker can inject malicious SQL queries through unsanitized input fields in the management interface, allowing access to, modification of, or extraction of sensitive data from the underlying database. In severe cases, this can lead to full compromise of the Orchestrator host.
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<= 8.10.23.40015>= 9.0.0, <= 9.0.7.40110>= 9.1.0, <= 9.1.4.40436>= 9.2.0, <= 9.2.1.40179CVSS 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
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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 the installed EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator versionAccess the web management interface and navigate to the 'About' or 'System Information' page, or check the version via CLI if available on the hostAffected if The displayed version falls within any of these ranges: <= 8.10.23.40015, >= 9.0.0 and <= 9.0.7.40110, >= 9.1.0 and <= 9.1.4.40436, or >= 9.2.0 and <= 9.2.1.40179
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Confirm web-based management interface accessibilityDetermine if the management web interface is reachable on the network by attempting to access the host on common management ports (e.g., 443, 8443)Affected if The management interface is exposed and reachable from networks other than trusted administrative networks
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Verify authentication is required for the management interfaceAttempt to access the management interface without credentials or verify that a login challenge is presentedAffected if The management interface can be accessed without being prompted for valid authentication credentials
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Review management interface logs for SQL injection indicatorsExamine the Orchestrator logs (typically found in /var/log/ or within the management UI logs section) for unusual SQL syntax, database errors, or suspicious query patterns in the time period of potential exploitationAffected if Logs contain database errors, malformed SQL statements, or evidence of SQL injection attempts
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Check for unauthorized database modifications or data exfiltrationReview database tables or audit logs for unexpected changes, new administrative accounts, or unusual data access patterns that deviate from normal administrative activityAffected if Database contains unauthorized changes, unexpected privileged accounts, or evidence of unauthorized data access
The environment is affected if the installed EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator version falls within the vulnerable ranges AND the management interface is accessible to an attacker.
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 · scopedApply the vendor-supplied patches for affected versions (9.2.1.40179 and below, 9.1.4.40436 and below, 9.0.7.40110 and below, 8.10.23.40015 and below) or upgrade to a fixed release. Restrict access to the management interface to trusted users only until patching is complete.
Upgrade to the next available version in your current branch beyond the vulnerable patch level (e.g., 9.2.2.x or later for 9.2.x branch)
- 1. Identify the currently deployed Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator version by checking the web interface or command line
- 2. Based on the installed major version branch, upgrade to the first version that is beyond the vulnerable patch level: For branch 8.10.x, upgrade to any version > 8.10.23.40015; For branch 9.0.x, upgrade to any version > 9.0.7.40110; For branch 9.1.x, upgrade to any version > 9.1.4.40436; For branch 9.2.x, upgrade to any version > 9.2.1.40179
- 3. Obtain the upgrade package from the Aruba support portal at https://asp.arubanetworks.com or through your Aruba sales representative
- 4. Follow the standard Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator upgrade procedure documented in the Aruba installation guide
- 5. After upgrade, verify the new version is running and confirm the vulnerability is remediated
- 6. Test the web-based management interface functionality to ensure the upgrade did not introduce any regressions
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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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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