How severe is CVE-2023-1168?

CVE-2023-1168 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-2023-1168 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-1168?

CVE-2023-1168 affects Hpe Arubaos-cx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1168?

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-2023-1168 published?

CVE-2023-1168 was published on 2023-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-1168

CVE-2023-1168 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hpe Arubaos-cx 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Hpe Arubaos-cx
Published: 2023-03-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An authenticated remote code execution vulnerability exists in the AOS-CX Network Analytics Engine. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in the ability to execute arbitrary code as a privileged user on the underlying operating system, leading to a complete compromise of the switch running AOS-CX.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1168?: An authenticated remote code execution vulnerability exists in the AOS-CX Network Analytics Engine. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in the ability to execute arbitrary code as a privileged user on the underlying operating system, leading to a complete compromise of the switch running AOS-CX.
How severe is CVE-2023-1168?: CVE-2023-1168 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-2023-1168 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-1168?: CVE-2023-1168 affects Hpe Arubaos-cx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1168?: 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-2023-1168 published?: CVE-2023-1168 was published on 2023-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2023-004.txt

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:hpe:arubaos-cx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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