How severe is CVE-2008-7023?

CVE-2008-7023 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-7023 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-7023?

CVE-2008-7023 primarily affects Arubanetworks Aruba Mobility Controller. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7023?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-7023 published?

CVE-2008-7023 was published on 2009-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-7023

CVE-2008-7023 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Arubanetworks Aruba Mobility Controller with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Arubanetworks Aruba Mobility Controller
Published: 2009-08-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Aruba Mobility Controller running ArubaOS 3.3.1.16, and possibly other versions, installs the same default X.509 certificate for all installations, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication. NOTE: this is only a vulnerability when the administrator does not follow recommendations in the product's security documentation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7023?: Aruba Mobility Controller running ArubaOS 3.3.1.16, and possibly other versions, installs the same default X.509 certificate for all installations, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication. NOTE: this is only a vulnerability when the administrator does not follow recommendations in the product's security documentation.
How severe is CVE-2008-7023?: CVE-2008-7023 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-7023 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-7023?: CVE-2008-7023 primarily affects Arubanetworks Aruba Mobility Controller. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7023?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-7023 published?: CVE-2008-7023 was published on 2009-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:h:arubanetworks:aruba_mobility_controller:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:arubanetworks:arubaos:3.3.1.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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