How severe is CVE-2022-23677?

CVE-2022-23677 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-23677 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-23677?

CVE-2022-23677 primarily affects Arubanetworks 5406r Firmware. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23677?

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-2022-23677 published?

CVE-2022-23677 was published on 2022-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-23677

CVE-2022-23677 is a high-severity vulnerability in Arubanetworks 5406r Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 20% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 20% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Arubanetworks 5406r Firmware
Published: 2022-05-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A remote execution of arbitrary code vulnerability was discovered in ArubaOS-Switch Devices version(s): ArubaOS-Switch 15.xx.xxxx: All versions; ArubaOS-Switch 16.01.xxxx: All versions; ArubaOS-Switch 16.02.xxxx: K.16.02.0033 and below; ArubaOS-Switch 16.03.xxxx: All versions; ArubaOS-Switch 16.04.xxxx: All versions; ArubaOS-Switch 16.05.xxxx: All versions; ArubaOS-Switch 16.06.xxxx: All versions; ArubaOS-Switch 16.07.xxxx: All versions; ArubaOS-Switch 16.08.xxxx: KB/WB/WC/YA/YB/YC.16.08.0024 and below; ArubaOS-Switch 16.09.xxxx: KB/WB/WC/YA/YB/YC.16.09.0019 and below; ArubaOS-Switch 16.10.xxxx: KB/WB/WC/YA/YB/YC.16.10.0019 and below; ArubaOS-Switch 16.11.xxxx: KB/WB/WC/YA/YB/YC.16.11.0003 and below. Aruba has released upgrades for ArubaOS-Switch Devices that address these security vulnerabilities.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23677?: A remote execution of arbitrary code vulnerability was discovered in ArubaOS-Switch Devices version(s): ArubaOS-Switch 15.xx.xxxx: All versions; ArubaOS-Switch 16.01.xxxx: All versions; ArubaOS-Switch 16.02.xxxx: K.16.02.0033 and below; ArubaOS-Switch 16.03.xxxx: All versions; ArubaOS-Switch 16.04.xxxx: All versions; ArubaOS-Switch 16.05.xxxx: All versions; ArubaOS-Switch 16.06.xxxx: All versions; ArubaOS-Switch 16.07.xxxx: All versions; ArubaOS-Switch 16.08.xxxx: KB/WB/WC/YA/YB/YC.16.08.0024 and below; ArubaOS-Switch 16.09.xxxx: KB/WB/WC/YA/YB/YC.16.09.0019 and below; ArubaOS-Switch 16.10.xxxx: KB/WB/WC/YA/YB/YC.16.10.0019 and below; ArubaOS-Switch 16.11.xxxx: KB/WB/WC/YA/YB/YC.16.11.0003 and below. Aruba has released upgrades for ArubaOS-Switch Devices that address these security vulnerabilities.
How severe is CVE-2022-23677?: CVE-2022-23677 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-23677 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-23677?: CVE-2022-23677 primarily affects Arubanetworks 5406r Firmware. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23677?: 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-2022-23677 published?: CVE-2022-23677 was published on 2022-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2022-008.txt

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:o:arubanetworks:5406r_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:arubanetworks:2920_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:arubanetworks:2930f_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:arubanetworks:2930m_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:arubanetworks:2530_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:arubanetworks:2540_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:arubanetworks:5412r_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:arubanetworks:2615_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:arubanetworks:2620_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:arubanetworks:2915_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:arubanetworks:3810m_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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