CVE-2023-37429
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 EdgeConnect SD-WAN Orchestrator could allow an authenticated remote attacker to conduct SQL injection attacks against the EdgeConnect SD-WAN Orchestrator instance. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to obtain and modify sensitive information in the underlying database potentially leading to the exposure and corruption of sensitive data controlled by the EdgeConnect SD-WAN Orchestrator host.
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 · moderate confidenceMultiple SQL injection vulnerabilities exist in the web-based management interface of EdgeConnect SD-WAN Orchestrator. An authenticated attacker can exploit these vulnerabilities to inject malicious SQL queries, potentially allowing unauthorized access to, modification of, or extraction of sensitive data from the underlying database.
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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>= 9.0.0, <= 9.0.5>= 9.1.0, <= 9.1.7>= 9.2.0, <= 9.2.5= 9.3.0CVSS 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
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/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 EdgeConnect Orchestrator web interfaceAccess the management URL (typically https://<orchestrator-ip>:/) and verify it presents the EdgeConnect login page. Check the SSL certificate subject for 'EdgeConnect' or 'Aruba' to confirm the product.Affected if The web management interface is accessible and presents EdgeConnect login.
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Determine the installed Orchestrator versionLog into the web management interface and navigate to the 'System' or 'About' section (usually under Settings > System > Maintenance or similar). Alternatively, access the CLI and run 'show version' or 'show system info' to retrieve the software version.Affected if The installed version falls within 9.0.0-9.0.5, 9.1.0-9.1.7, 9.2.0-9.2.5, or equals 9.3.0.
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Verify management interface exposureCheck network accessibility of the web management port (typically 443 or 8443) from external networks using tools like 'nmap -p 443 <external-ip>' or by reviewing firewall rules. Confirm whether the interface is bound to all interfaces (0.0.0.0) versus localhost only.Affected if The management interface is reachable from untrusted or external networks without IP restriction.
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Review authentication configurationIn the web UI, go to Administration > Users or Authentication settings to confirm user accounts, authentication method (local, RADIUS, TACACS+), and whether default or weak credentials may exist. Check for any publicly documented or default accounts.Affected if The interface uses local authentication with default credentials or weak password policies, allowing authenticated attacker access.
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Inspect logs for suspicious SQL patternsAccess system logs via the web UI (typically under Monitoring > Logs or System > Logs) or via CLI with 'show logs' or similar command. Search for entries containing SQL keywords (SELECT, UNION, INSERT, DROP) in parameters that might indicate injection attempts.Affected if Logs contain unusual SQL syntax in request parameters, especially in authenticated sessions.
A user is affected if they run a vulnerable EdgeConnect version (9.0.x through 9.3.0) AND have the web management interface accessible to attackers who could obtain valid credentials.
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 patch for EdgeConnect SD-WAN Orchestrator when available; until then, restrict management interface access to trusted IP addresses only and monitor for suspicious SQL-like query patterns in logs.
Upgrade to version 9.0.6 or later (if on 9.0.x), 9.1.8 or later (if on 9.1.x), 9.2.6 or later (if on 9.2.x), or 9.3.1 or later (if on 9.3.0). Prefer latest stable 9.x release available from Aruba.
- 1. Identify the currently installed EdgeConnect SD-WAN Orchestrator version via the web management interface or command line
- 2. Based on the current version, plan upgrade to the next stable release that contains the security fix
- 3. Review Aruba Networks release notes for version 9.0.6, 9.1.8, 9.2.6, or 9.3.1 (or later) for complete list of fixed vulnerabilities
- 4. Backup the current Orchestrator configuration and database before upgrading
- 5. Schedule maintenance window as upgrade may require brief downtime
- 6. Download the appropriate upgrade package from Aruba Networks support portal
- 7. Follow Aruba's documented upgrade procedure for EdgeConnect SD-WAN Orchestrator
- 8. After upgrade, verify the management interface is accessible and confirm the new version number
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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