A vulnerability in the ArubaOS-Switch web management interface could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to conduct a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the interface provided certain configuration options are present. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary script code in a victim's browser in the context of the affected interface.
This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.3, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network but requires specific conditions to be met though user interaction is required and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 11 products from hpe, from arubanetworks, from arubanetworks and 8 others, organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2023, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2023-08-29T20:15:09.637
2024-11-21T08:15:01.040
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 8.3 (HIGH)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | hpe | arubaos-switch | < a.15.16.0026 | Yes |
| Operating System | hpe | arubaos-switch | < 16.04.0027 | Yes |
| Operating System | hpe | arubaos-switch | < 16.08.0027 | Yes |
| Operating System | hpe | arubaos-switch | < 16.10.0024 | Yes |
| Operating System | hpe | arubaos-switch | < 16.11.0013 | Yes |
| Hardware | arubanetworks | aruba_2530 | - | No |
| Hardware | arubanetworks | aruba_2530ya | - | No |
| Hardware | arubanetworks | aruba_2530yb | - | No |
| Hardware | arubanetworks | aruba_2540 | - | No |
| Hardware | arubanetworks | aruba_2920 | - | No |
| Hardware | arubanetworks | aruba_2930f | - | No |
| Hardware | arubanetworks | aruba_2930m | - | No |
| Hardware | arubanetworks | aruba_3810m | - | No |
| Hardware | arubanetworks | aruba_5406r_zl2 | - | No |
| Hardware | arubanetworks | aruba_5412r_zl2 | - | No |
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