How severe is CVE-2023-35971?

CVE-2023-35971 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-35971 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-35971?

CVE-2023-35971 affects Arubanetworks Arubaos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35971?

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-2023-35971 published?

CVE-2023-35971 was published on 2023-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-35971

CVE-2023-35971 is a high-severity vulnerability in Arubanetworks Arubaos 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Arubanetworks Arubaos
Published: 2023-07-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the ArubaOS web-based management interface could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to conduct a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the interface. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary script code in a victim's browser in the context of the affected interface.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-35971?: A vulnerability in the ArubaOS web-based management interface could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to conduct a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the interface. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary script code in a victim's browser in the context of the affected interface.
How severe is CVE-2023-35971?: CVE-2023-35971 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-35971 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-35971?: CVE-2023-35971 affects Arubanetworks Arubaos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-35971?: 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-2023-35971 published?: CVE-2023-35971 was published on 2023-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2023-008.txt

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:arubanetworks:arubaos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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