CVE-2022-43526
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 within the web-based management interface of Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator 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 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 confidenceReflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator allows remote attackers to inject malicious script code via crafted URLs. When a victim clicks the attacker-controlled link, the malicious script executes in their browser within the context of the affected interface, potentially stealing session cookies or performing actions on behalf of the user.
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
- 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 EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator versionLog into the Orchestrator web management interface and navigate to the System > Settings > About or System > Maintenance > Diagnostics section to view the current software version. Alternatively, access the CLI and use 'show version' or similar command if available.Affected if The displayed version falls within any of these ranges: <= 8.10.23.40015, >= 9.0.0 through <= 9.0.7.40110, >= 9.1.0 through <= 9.1.4.40436, or >= 9.2.0 through <= 9.2.1.40179
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Confirm the web-based management interface is enabledAccess the Orchestrator admin panel or CLI configuration and verify that the web-based management interface service is currently active and not disabled.Affected if The web management interface is enabled and accessible
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Determine network exposure of the management interfaceReview firewall rules, network configuration, or access lists to determine if the Orchestrator web interface is exposed to untrusted networks (such as the internet or guest VLANs). Check for any port 443 or HTTP bindings on external-facing interfaces.Affected if The management interface is reachable from untrusted network segments or the internet without proper network segmentation or VPN requirements
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Verify whether the Orchestrator accepts URL parameters without sanitizationInspect the web application behavior by examining URLs generated by the interface. Look for any URL parameters that reflect user input back into the page without encoding, particularly in areas like navigation, search, or error pages.Affected if URL parameters are reflected in the response without proper output encoding, allowing script injection via crafted links
You are affected if your installed version matches any of the affected version ranges AND the web management interface is enabled and accessible to potential attackers who could send malicious links to users.
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-provided patches or upgrade to a patched version of Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator as specified in the advisory. Until patched, users should avoid clicking untrusted links to the management interface.
Upgrade to the next available release above the affected version in your current branch (e.g., 9.2.2 or later for 9.2.x branch)
- 1. Identify the currently deployed Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator version using the web UI or CLI
- 2. Determine which version branch is currently in use (8.10.x, 9.0.x, 9.1.x, or 9.2.x)
- 3. For version 8.10.x: upgrade to a version higher than 8.10.23.40015
- 4. For version 9.0.x: upgrade to a version higher than 9.0.7.40110
- 5. For version 9.1.x: upgrade to a version higher than 9.1.4.40436
- 6. For version 9.2.x: upgrade to a version higher than 9.2.1.40179
- 7. Obtain the upgrade from Aruba's official support portal or software distribution site
- 8. Before upgrading in production, test the upgrade in a staging environment
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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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
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