CVE-2021-25162Instant OS Command Injection
A remote execution of arbitrary commands vulnerability was discovered in some Aruba Instant Access Point (IAP) products in version(s): Aruba Instant 6.4.x: 6.4.4.8-4.2.4.17 and below; Aruba Instant 6.5.x: 6.5.4.18 and below; Aruba Instant 8.3.x: 8.3.0.14 and below; Aruba Instant…
Published Mar 29, 2021 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2021-25162 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.1 v3.1) affecting Instant (Arubanetworks), Scalance W1750d Firmware (Siemens), Aruba Instant Access Points.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Instant <=6.4.4.8-4.2.4.18, Scalance W1750d Firmware 8.7.1.3, Instant 6.4.4.8-4.2.4.18.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
8.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
26%
Higher than 97.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
39/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
A remote execution of arbitrary commands vulnerability was discovered in some Aruba Instant Access Point (IAP) products in version(s): Aruba Instant 6.4.x: 6.4.4.8-4.2.4.17 and below; Aruba Instant 6.5.x: 6.5.4.18 and below; Aruba Instant 8.3.x: 8.3.0.14 and below; Aruba Instant 8.5.x: 8.5.0.11 and below; Aruba Instant 8.6.x: 8.6.0.7 and below; Aruba Instant 8.7.x: 8.7.1.1 and below.
Aruba has released patches for Aruba Instant that address this security vulnerability.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| InstantArubanetworks | See advisory | 6.4.4.8-4.2.4.18 |
| Scalance W1750d FirmwareSiemens | See advisory | 8.7.1.3 |
| Aruba Instant Access Points | >= Aruba Instant 6.4.x: 6.4.4.8-4.2.4.17 and below | n/a |
Patched Releases
Instant
<=6.4.4.8-4.2.4.18
Scalance W1750d Firmware
8.7.1.3
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 29, 2021
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
FAQ
Common Questions.
A remote execution of arbitrary commands vulnerability was discovered in some Aruba Instant Access Point (IAP) products in version(s): Aruba Instant 6.4.x: 6.4.4.8-4.2.4.17 and below; Aruba Instant 6.5.x: 6.5.4.18 and below; Aruba Instant 8.3.x: 8.3.0.14 and below; Aruba Instant 8.5.x: 8.5.0.11 and below; Aruba Instan…
Affected: Instant (Arubanetworks); Scalance W1750d Firmware (Siemens); Aruba Instant Access Points versions >= Aruba Instant 6.4.x: 6.4.4.8-4.2.4.17 and below. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Instant <=6.4.4.8-4.2.4.18, Scalance W1750d Firmware 8.7.1.3, Instant 6.4.4.8-4.2.4.18.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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