How severe is CVE-2023-38484?

CVE-2023-38484 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-38484 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38484?

CVE-2023-38484 affects Arubanetworks Arubaos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38484?

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-2023-38484 published?

CVE-2023-38484 was published on 2023-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38484

CVE-2023-38484 is a high-severity vulnerability in Arubanetworks Arubaos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Arubanetworks Arubaos
Published: 2023-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerabilities exist in the BIOS implementation of Aruba 9200 and 9000 Series Controllers and Gateways that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code early in the boot sequence. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain access to and change underlying sensitive information in the affected controller leading to complete system compromise.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38484?: Vulnerabilities exist in the BIOS implementation of Aruba 9200 and 9000 Series Controllers and Gateways that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code early in the boot sequence. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain access to and change underlying sensitive information in the affected controller leading to complete system compromise.
How severe is CVE-2023-38484?: CVE-2023-38484 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-38484 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38484?: CVE-2023-38484 affects Arubanetworks Arubaos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38484?: 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-2023-38484 published?: CVE-2023-38484 was published on 2023-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2023-014.txt

Affected products (1)

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

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