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Command InjectionWeakness · CWE-77

CVE-2024-41134

HIGH · 7.2 CVSS v3.1 Published 2024-07-24
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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78/100
Remediation priority · High
Remotely reachable Zero-click

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
A vulnerability exists in the HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN gateway's Command Line Interface that allows remote authenticated users to run arbitrary commands on the underlying host. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability will result in the ability to execute arbitrary commands as root on the underlying operating system leading to complete system compromise

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

A command injection vulnerability in the HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN gateway CLI allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands as root on the underlying operating system, leading to complete system compromise. The flaw stems from insufficient input validation in the CLI interface.

MitigationApply the vendor patch when available and restrict CLI access to only trusted, necessary IP addresses. If patching is delayed, implement network segmentation and monitor for unauthorized access attempts.

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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
High
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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 checks

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  1. Confirm HPE Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN deployment
    Identify whether your environment contains HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN gateways (physical appliances or virtual appliances). Check asset inventory or network documentation for SD-WAN vendor and model.
    Affected if The system is NOT HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN (not affected by this specific CVE)
  2. Check if CLI interface is enabled and accessible
    Review network access controls and firewall rules to determine if the CLI management interface is exposed. The CLI is typically accessible via SSH on port 22 or through console access. Verify whether the management interface accepts connections from your network segments.
    Affected if CLI interface is disabled or isolated and not reachable from any network (lower risk)
  3. Verify remote authentication is configured
    Examine the authentication configuration on the EdgeConnect device to determine whether remote user authentication is enabled. This includes local administrative accounts, RADIUS, TACACS+, or other authentication methods that allow remote users to log in to the CLI.
    Affected if Remote authentication to the CLI is enabled and allows users to log in from network-accessible locations
  4. Determine installed software version
    Access the CLI and run the 'show version' command, or check the web management interface for the software version information. Compare your version against any vendor advisories for CVE-2024-41134.
    Affected if The installed version has not been patched and falls within the vulnerable version range (unpatched)
  5. Review CLI command input logging
    If available, review CLI command logs or audit trails for any suspicious or unexpected commands that may indicate exploitation attempts. Check for commands originating from authenticated sessions that deviate from normal administrative patterns.
    Affected if Logs show unauthorized command execution or suspicious CLI activity

An environment is affected by CVE-2024-41134 if it runs HPE Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN with the CLI interface accessible and remote authentication enabled on an unpatched software version.

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

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From vendor data
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Apply the vendor patch when available and restrict CLI access to only trusted, necessary IP addresses. If patching is delayed, implement network segmentation and monitor for unauthorized access attempts.

Have this fixed Scoped from the published advisory
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  • Implementation12.0 h
  • Testing10.0 h
  • Review / QA6.0 h
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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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