How severe is CVE-2021-37730?

CVE-2021-37730 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-37730 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-37730?

CVE-2021-37730 primarily affects Arubanetworks Aruba Instant. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-37730?

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

When was CVE-2021-37730 published?

CVE-2021-37730 was published on 2021-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-37730

CVE-2021-37730 is a high-severity vulnerability in Arubanetworks Aruba Instant with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Arubanetworks Aruba Instant
Published: 2021-10-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A remote arbitrary command execution vulnerability was discovered in HPE Aruba Instant (IAP) version(s): Aruba Instant 6.4.x.x: 6.4.4.8-4.2.4.18 and below; Aruba Instant 6.5.x.x: 6.5.4.20 and below; Aruba Instant 8.5.x.x: 8.5.0.12 and below; Aruba Instant 8.6.x.x: 8.6.0.11 and below; Aruba Instant 8.7.x.x: 8.7.1.3 and below. Aruba has released patches for Aruba Instant (IAP) that address this security vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-37730?: A remote arbitrary command execution vulnerability was discovered in HPE Aruba Instant (IAP) version(s): Aruba Instant 6.4.x.x: 6.4.4.8-4.2.4.18 and below; Aruba Instant 6.5.x.x: 6.5.4.20 and below; Aruba Instant 8.5.x.x: 8.5.0.12 and below; Aruba Instant 8.6.x.x: 8.6.0.11 and below; Aruba Instant 8.7.x.x: 8.7.1.3 and below. Aruba has released patches for Aruba Instant (IAP) that address this security vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2021-37730?: CVE-2021-37730 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-37730 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-37730?: CVE-2021-37730 primarily affects Arubanetworks Aruba Instant. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-37730?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-37730 published?: CVE-2021-37730 was published on 2021-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:aruba_instant:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:scalance_w1750d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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