CVE-2017-9000

ArubaOS, all versions prior to 6.3.1.25, 6.4 prior to 6.4.4.16, 6.5.x prior to 6.5.1.9, 6.5.2, 6.5.3 prior to 6.5.3.3, 6.5.4 prior to 6.5.4.2, 8.x prior to…

published August 6, 2018

CVSS
β€”
EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A simple network access is all it takes to snag sensitive files from your Aruba mobility controller! It's like leaving your car door wide open in a busy parking lot, inviting anyone to grab your valuables without so much as a glance. Those listening ports, 8080 and 8081, are basically welcome mats for unauthorized users! An attacker could waltz right in and access sensitive files, potentially exposing passwords, keys, and other critical information that could lead to a full system compromise. This kind of breach is absolutely devastating β€” your entire network could be at risk! πŸ”₯

Put simply

It's like leaving your car door wide open in a busy parking lot, inviting anyone to grab your valuables without so much as a glance. Those listening ports, 8080 and 8081, are basically welcome mats for unauthorized users! This vulnerability allows unauthenticated users with network access to directly access files on the Aruba mobility controller via TCP ports 8080 or 8081, which are used by the captive portal functionality. If exploited, this flaw can lead to significant data exposure and system compromise.

What to do

An attacker could waltz right in and access sensitive files, potentially exposing passwords, keys, and other critical information that could lead to a full system compromise. This kind of breach is absolutely devastating β€” your entire network could be at risk! πŸ”₯ Immediately update your ArubaOS to versions 6.3.1.25, 6.4.4.16, 6.5.1.9, 6.5.3.3, 6.5.4.2, or 8.1.0.4 or later. Additionally, consider restricting access to these ports to trusted networks only, and regularly audit your file access permissions to mitigate risks. You've got this! With these steps, you'll be locking down your system in no time! πŸ›‘οΈ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05068 Β· 92.2th percentile
Published
2018-08-06T20:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 AUG 20:00Z
    ArubaOS, all versions prior to 6.3.1.25, 6.4 prior to 6.4.4.16, 6.5.x prior to 6.5.1.9, 6.5.2, 6.5.3 prior to 6.5.3.3, 6.5.4 prior to 6.5.4.2, 8.x prior to…
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