CVE-2026-23821
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 in the configuration processing logic of Access Points running AOS-10 could allow an authenticated remote attacker to execute system commands under certain pre-existing conditions. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system. Note: Access Points running AOS-8 Instant software are not affected by this vulnerability.
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 confidenceA command injection vulnerability exists in the configuration processing logic of Aruba Access Points running AOS-10 software. An authenticated remote attacker can execute arbitrary system commands by exploiting how the system handles certain configuration parameters, but only when specific pre-existing conditions are met on the target device.
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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>= 6.4.0.0, <= 6.5.4.24>= 8.4.0.0, < 8.10.0.0>= 8.11.0.0, < 8.12.0.7>= 10.3.0.0, < 10.4.1.11>= 10.5.0.0, < 10.7.2.3= 10.8.0.0CVSS 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
- 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 checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify device model and AOS-10 versionLog into the Aruba AP CLI or web interface and run 'show version' or check the device dashboard to confirm the hardware model and the exact AOS-10 firmware version installed.Affected if The device is an Aruba Access Point running any version of AOS-10 firmware.
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Verify administrative access controlsReview the device configuration by running 'show running-config' or accessing the configuration menu. Check the list of administrative user accounts and their privilege levels. Look for any unauthorized or unexpected accounts.Affected if Untrusted or unauthorized accounts exist with administrative privileges, creating the conditions for exploitation.
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Audit recent configuration changesUse 'show configuration changes' or check the configuration history/logs via the CLI or web interface to review recent modifications to the device configuration, focusing on network settings, ACLs, or custom parameters.Affected if Configuration changes were made that introduce unexpected parameters or modify network services, which could indicate exploitation.
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Inspect for suspicious processes or network listenersRun 'show process' or access diagnostic tools to list running processes. Use 'show ip interface' to verify listening services. Look for unexpected processes or services that may indicate command injection compromise.Affected if Unexpected processes are running or unauthorized services are listening on network ports.
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Review system logs for command injection indicatorsCheck the device logs using 'show logging' or access the syslog/diagnostic logs. Search for entries containing unusual command strings, shell execution, or configuration parameter anomalies.Affected if Logs contain suspicious command strings, failed authentication attempts from unexpected sources, or configuration-related errors.
The environment is affected if the Aruba Access Point is running AOS-10 software and has configuration settings or administrative accounts that allow an authenticated attacker to manipulate configuration parameters.
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.
From vendor data8.10.0.08.12.0.710.4.1.11
Apply the vendor-provided patch for AOS-10 when available. Until then, limit administrative access to trusted personnel only and monitor for suspicious configuration changes.
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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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