A vulnerability exists in an Analytics and Location Engine (ALE) component where the impacted process improperly processes incoming socket connections. An unauthenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by providing specially crafted input during the connection process. Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized data injection.
This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts integrity (unauthorized modifications), for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from arubanetworks organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2026, 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.
2026-09-22T20:17:06.973
2026-09-28T14:06:38.373
Analyzed
CVSSv3.1: 7.5 (HIGH)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | arubanetworks | analytics_and_location_engine | < 5.1.0.0 | Yes |
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