CVE-2022-23684
CVE-2022-23684 is a high-severity vulnerability in Arubanetworks Aos-cx with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Arubanetworks Aos-cx
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- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of AOS-CX could allow a remote authenticated user with read-only privileges to escalate their permissions to those of an administrative user. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to escalate privileges beyond their authorized level in ArubaOS-CX Switches version(s): AOS-CX 10.09.xxxx: 10.09.1020 and below, AOS-CX 10.08.xxxx: 10.08.1060 and below, AOS-CX 10.06.xxxx: 10.06.0200 and below. Aruba has released upgrades for ArubaOS-CX Switch Devices that address this security vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-23684?
- A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of AOS-CX could allow a remote authenticated user with read-only privileges to escalate their permissions to those of an administrative user. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to escalate privileges beyond their authorized level in ArubaOS-CX Switches version(s): AOS-CX 10.09.xxxx: 10.09.1020 and below, AOS-CX 10.08.xxxx: 10.08.1060 and below, AOS-CX 10.06.xxxx: 10.06.0200 and below. Aruba has released upgrades for ArubaOS-CX Switch Devices that address this security vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2022-23684?
- CVE-2022-23684 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-23684 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-23684?
- CVE-2022-23684 affects Arubanetworks Aos-cx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-23684?
- 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-2022-23684 published?
- CVE-2022-23684 was published on 2022-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:arubanetworks:aos-cx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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