Input validation error in Aruba Instant
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2021-25160 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-20 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Aruba Instant Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc |
| Vendor | Aruba Networks |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU53268
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-25160
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the Web UI. A remote attacker can write arbitrary contents to a single specific backup file.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAruba Instant: 4.2.4.17 - 8.7.1.1
External linkshttp://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2021-007.txt
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected device in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
