Vulnerability identifier: #VU53258

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-25161

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Aruba Instant
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: Aruba Networks

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in the web-based management interface. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Aruba Instant: 6.4.4.8, 4.2.4.17, 6.5.4.18, 8.3.0.14, 8.5.0.11, 8.6.0.7, 8.7.1.1

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External links
http://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2021-007.txt

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.