CVE-2024-22444
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 SD-WAN 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 victims browser in the context of the affected interface.
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 confidenceThis is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web-based management interface of EdgeConnect SD-WAN Orchestrator. An attacker can craft a malicious URL containing malicious script code that gets reflected back and executed in a victim's browser when they access the link, allowing execution of arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the affected interface.
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>= 9.1.0, <= 9.1.9>= 9.2.0, <= 9.2.9>= 9.3.0, < 9.3.3>= 9.4.0, < 9.4.2CVSS 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 if EdgeConnect SD-WAN Orchestrator is deployedLocate the Orchestrator installation by checking for the web service listening on typical ports (443, 8443) or by consulting infrastructure inventory records. The product is typically deployed as a virtual appliance or physical appliance with a web-based management UI.Affected if The product is present in the environment
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Determine the installed Orchestrator versionLog into the web management interface and navigate to the About or System Information page to view the firmware/software version. Alternatively, access the appliance via SSH or console and run the command to display version information (typically 'show version' or similar).Affected if The version falls within any of these ranges: 9.1.0-9.1.9, 9.2.0-9.2.9, 9.3.0-9.3.2, or 9.4.0-9.4.1
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Verify the web management interface is enabledConfirm that the web-based management interface (HTTP/HTTPS) is active and reachable on the Orchestrator. Check the service status via CLI or by attempting to access the login page.Affected if The web management interface is accessible and the version is in the affected ranges listed above
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Review access logs for suspicious URL patternsExamine the Orchestrator web server access logs and application logs for requests containing script tags or unusual characters in URL parameters that may indicate XSS probing or exploitation attempts. Look for patterns like <script>, javascript:, or encoded variants in query strings.Affected if Logs contain crafted URLs with malicious script content targeting the application and the version is vulnerable
The environment is affected if EdgeConnect SD-WAN Orchestrator is deployed with a version in the ranges 9.1.0-9.1.9, 9.2.0-9.2.9, 9.3.0-9.3.2, or 9.4.0-9.4.1 and the web management interface is accessible.
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 · scoped9.3.39.4.2
Apply the vendor patch or firmware update from Synapse as referenced in the official advisory. Until patched, users should avoid clicking untrusted links to the management interface.
Upgrade to the latest available version in your current branch (minimum: 9.1.10+, 9.2.10+, 9.3.3+, or 9.4.2+), or migrate to the most recent stable release (9.4.x or later)
- 1. Identify the currently deployed EdgeConnect SD-WAN Orchestrator version from the web interface or CLI
- 2. Based on your current version branch, plan upgrade to the minimum fixed version: If on 9.1.x, upgrade to 9.1.10 or later; If on 9.2.x, upgrade to 9.2.10 or later; If on 9.3.x, upgrade to 9.3.3 or later; If on 9.4.x, upgrade to 9.4.2 or later
- 3. Download the appropriate upgrade package from support.hpe.com
- 4. Review HPE release notes for any prerequisites or migration considerations
- 5. Create a backup of the current configuration
- 6. Schedule a maintenance window as upgrades may require brief downtime
- 7. Execute the upgrade following HPE's documented upgrade procedure
- 8. After upgrade, verify the new version is running and confirm the web interface is accessible
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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- A config change or rule that shut the vector down
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