CVE-2021-26964: arubanetworks airwave Incorrect Authorization

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2021-26964 is a high (CVSS 7.1) Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in arubanetworks airwave. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 61.9% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 05-03-2021
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 03-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A remote authentication restriction bypass vulnerability was discovered in Aruba AirWave Management Platform version(s): Prior to 8.2.12.0. A vulnerability in the AirWave web-based management interface could allow an authenticated remote attacker to improperly access and modify devices and management user details. A successful exploit would consist of an attacker using a lower privileged account to change management user or device details. This could allow the attacker to escalate privileges and/or change network details that they should not have access to.

• CWE-863Incorrect AuthorizationThe product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.