How severe is CVE-2022-43521?

CVE-2022-43521 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-2022-43521 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-43521?

CVE-2022-43521 primarily affects Arubanetworks Aruba Edgeconnect Enterprise Orchestrator. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43521?

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-2022-43521 published?

CVE-2022-43521 was published on 2023-01-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-43521

CVE-2022-43521 is a high-severity vulnerability in Arubanetworks Aruba Edgeconnect Enterprise Orchestrator 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Arubanetworks Aruba Edgeconnect Enterprise Orchestrator
Published: 2023-01-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator could allow an authenticated remote attacker to conduct SQL injection attacks against the Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator instance. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to obtain and modify sensitive information in the underlying database potentially leading to complete compromise of the Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator host in Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestration Software version(s): Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator (on-premises), Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator-as-a-Service, Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator-SP and Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator Global Enterprise Tenant Orchestrators - Orchestrator 9.2.1.40179 and below, - Orchestrator 9.1.4.40436 and below, - Orchestrator 9.0.7.40110 and below, - Orchestrator 8.10.23.40015 and below, - Any older branches of Orchestrator not specifically mentioned.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-43521?: Multiple vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator could allow an authenticated remote attacker to conduct SQL injection attacks against the Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator instance. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to obtain and modify sensitive information in the underlying database potentially leading to complete compromise of the Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator host in Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestration Software version(s): Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator (on-premises), Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator-as-a-Service, Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator-SP and Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator Global Enterprise Tenant Orchestrators - Orchestrator 9.2.1.40179 and below, - Orchestrator 9.1.4.40436 and below, - Orchestrator 9.0.7.40110 and below, - Orchestrator 8.10.23.40015 and below, - Any older branches of Orchestrator not specifically mentioned.
How severe is CVE-2022-43521?: CVE-2022-43521 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-2022-43521 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-43521?: CVE-2022-43521 primarily affects Arubanetworks Aruba Edgeconnect Enterprise Orchestrator. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43521?: 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-2022-43521 published?: CVE-2022-43521 was published on 2023-01-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2022-021.txt

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:aruba_edgeconnect_enterprise_orchestrator:*:*:*:*:on-premises:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:aruba_edgeconnect_enterprise_orchestrator:*:*:*:*:as-a-service:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:aruba_edgeconnect_enterprise_orchestrator:*:*:*:*:global_enterprise_tenant_orchestrators:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:aruba_edgeconnect_enterprise_orchestrator:*:*:*:*:sp:*:*:*

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