CVE-2023-45618
CVE-2023-45618 is a high-severity vulnerability in Arubanetworks Arubaos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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 8.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Arubanetworks Arubaos
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
There are arbitrary file deletion vulnerabilities in the AirWave client service accessed by PAPI (Aruba's access point management protocol). Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities result in the ability to delete arbitrary files on the underlying operating system, which could lead to the ability to interrupt normal operation and impact the integrity of the access point.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-45618?
- There are arbitrary file deletion vulnerabilities in the AirWave client service accessed by PAPI (Aruba's access point management protocol). Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities result in the ability to delete arbitrary files on the underlying operating system, which could lead to the ability to interrupt normal operation and impact the integrity of the access point.
- How severe is CVE-2023-45618?
- CVE-2023-45618 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-45618 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-45618?
- CVE-2023-45618 primarily affects Arubanetworks Arubaos. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-45618?
- 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-2023-45618 published?
- CVE-2023-45618 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:o:arubanetworks:arubaos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:arubanetworks:arubaos:10.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hp:instantos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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