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Aruba Edgeconnect Enterprise OrchestratorWeb browser · Arubanetworks

CVE-2022-43527

MEDIUM · 6.1 CVSS v3.1 Published 2023-01-05
Fix available
A fix is available. Upgrade to after 9.2.1.40179 or later.
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68/100
Remediation priority · Elevated
Remotely reachable No privileges

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 · unedited
Multiple 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 confidence

Multiple reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator allow remote attackers to inject malicious script through unsanitized input fields. The attack exploits the application's failure to properly validate or encode user-supplied data returned in HTTP responses, enabling script execution in victims' browsers when they interact with crafted links.

MitigationUpgrade to a patched version of Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator that addresses these vulnerabilities; until then, implement input validation and output encoding on all user-controllable parameters and consider restricting web interface access to trusted networks.

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
Aruba Edgeconnect Enterprise OrchestratorWeb browser
Affected:<= 8.10.23.40015>= 9.0.0, <= 9.0.7.40110>= 9.1.0, <= 9.1.4.40436>= 9.2.0, <= 9.2.1.40179

CVSS 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 checks

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  1. Identify the installed Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator version
    Access the web management interface and navigate to the System > Administration > Updates or Help > About section to view the software version. Alternatively, check the CLI using 'show version' or review system documentation.
    Affected if The displayed version falls within one of these ranges: <= 8.10.23.40015; >= 9.0.0 and <= 9.0.7.40110; >= 9.1.0 and <= 9.1.4.40436; >= 9.2.0 and <= 9.2.1.40179
  2. Confirm the web-based management interface is enabled and accessible
    Attempt to access the Orchestrator web interface via HTTPS on the configured management IP/hostname. Verify the login page loads successfully.
    Affected if The web interface is accessible and responds to HTTP/HTTPS requests, indicating the attack surface exists for XSS exploitation.
  3. Verify external or untrusted access to the web interface
    Review network access controls, firewall rules, or VPN configurations that determine which IP addresses or networks can reach the web management interface.
    Affected if The web interface is reachable from untrusted networks or the internet, increasing the likelihood of exploitation via crafted links.
  4. Check for recent suspicious access logs or phishing indicators
    Review web server access logs and security event logs for unusual referral URLs, query parameters, or patterns that may indicate XSS probing attempts.
    Affected if Logs show suspicious requests with script tags or encoded characters in URL parameters targeting the management interface.

The environment is affected if the installed Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator version falls within any of the affected version ranges AND the web-based management interface is accessible to users who could receive crafted malicious links.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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dbcve · scoped
Upgrade available Upgrade to a release after 9.2.1.40179
Interim mitigation

Upgrade to a patched version of Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator that addresses these vulnerabilities; until then, implement input validation and output encoding on all user-controllable parameters and consider restricting web interface access to trusted networks.

Recommended fix Moderate confidence

Upgrade to version above 8.10.23.40015 (8.10.x), 9.0.7.40110 (9.0.x), 9.1.4.40436 (9.1.x), or 9.2.1.40179 (9.2.x) - typically the next patch release in each respective branch

  1. 1. Identify the currently deployed Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator version by checking the web management interface or command line
  2. 2. Based on the current version branch, upgrade to the next available version above the last vulnerable release: For 8.10.x branch, upgrade to 8.10.23.40016 or later; For 9.0.x branch, upgrade to 9.0.7.40111 or later; For 9.1.x branch, upgrade to 9.1.4.40437 or later; For 9.2.x branch, upgrade to 9.2.1.40180 or later (or 9.2.2 if available)
  3. 3. Download the upgrade package from the Aruba support portal (https://asp.arubanetworks.com) or the official Aruba customer portal
  4. 4. Review the upgrade guide and release notes for your specific version branch before initiating the upgrade
  5. 5. Perform the upgrade during a planned maintenance window following Aruba's documented upgrade procedure
  6. 6. After upgrade, verify the orchestrator is functioning correctly and confirm the version has been updated
  7. 7. Test the web management interface to confirm the XSS vulnerability is remediated
Caveat Review Aruba release notes for any configuration or compatibility changes between versions; ensure proper backup before upgrading

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

Fix this in Aruba Edgeconnect Enterprise Orchestrator Scoped from the published advisory
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  • Testing4.0 h
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