How severe is CVE-2023-38402?

CVE-2023-38402 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-38402 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38402?

CVE-2023-38402 affects Hp Aruba Virtual Intranet Access. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38402?

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-2023-38402 published?

CVE-2023-38402 was published on 2023-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38402

CVE-2023-38402 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Aruba Virtual Intranet Access with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Aruba Virtual Intranet Access
Published: 2023-08-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the HPE Aruba Networking Virtual Intranet Access (VIA) client could allow malicious users to overwrite arbitrary files as NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM. A successful exploit could allow these malicious users to create a Denial-of-Service (DoS) condition affecting the Microsoft Windows operating System boot process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38402?: A vulnerability in the HPE Aruba Networking Virtual Intranet Access (VIA) client could allow malicious users to overwrite arbitrary files as NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM. A successful exploit could allow these malicious users to create a Denial-of-Service (DoS) condition affecting the Microsoft Windows operating System boot process.
How severe is CVE-2023-38402?: CVE-2023-38402 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-38402 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38402?: CVE-2023-38402 affects Hp Aruba Virtual Intranet Access. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38402?: 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-2023-38402 published?: CVE-2023-38402 was published on 2023-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2023-011.txt

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:aruba_virtual_intranet_access:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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