CVE-2022-43518: arubanetworks edgeconnect_enterprise Path Traversal

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2022-43518 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) Path Traversal vulnerability in arubanetworks edgeconnect_enterprise. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 54.1% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 30-11-2022
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 24-04-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

An authenticated path traversal vulnerability exists in the Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise web interface. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in the ability to read arbitrary files on the underlying operating system, including sensitive system files in Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Software version(s): ECOS 9.2.1.0 and below; ECOS 9.1.3.0 and below; ECOS 9.0.7.0 and below; ECOS 8.3.7.1 and below.

• CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.