A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability is present in an unauthenticated Aruba Instant web interface. An attacker could use this vulnerability to trick an IAP administrator into clicking a link which could then take administrative actions on the Instant cluster, or expose the session cookie for an administrative session. Workaround: Administrators should make sure they log out of the Aruba Instant UI when not actively managing the system, and should use caution clicking links from external sources while logged into the IAP administrative interface. Resolution: Fixed in Aruba Instant 4.2.4.12, 6.5.4.11, 8.3.0.6, and 8.4.0.0
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.1, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity though user interaction is required and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts limited data confidentiality, limited integrity, for affected systems. Impacting 3 products from arubanetworks, from siemens, from siemens organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
First disclosed in 2019, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.
2019-05-10T18:29:03.070
2024-11-21T04:11:35.383
Modified
CVSSv3.0: 6.1 (MEDIUM)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
8.6
2.9
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | arubanetworks | aruba_instant | < 4.2.4.12 | Yes |
| Application | arubanetworks | aruba_instant | < 6.5.4.11 | Yes |
| Application | arubanetworks | aruba_instant | < 8.3.0.6 | Yes |
| Application | arubanetworks | aruba_instant | < 8.4.0.1 | Yes |
| Operating System | siemens | scalance_w1750d_firmware | < 8.4.0.1 | Yes |
| Hardware | siemens | scalance_w1750d | - | No |
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