CVE-2023-22772: Authenticated Path Traversal in ArubaOS Web-based Management Interface Allows for Arbitrary File Deletion

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2023-22772 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) Path Traversal vulnerability in arubanetworks arubaos. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 54.3% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 28-02-2023
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 07-03-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

An authenticated path traversal vulnerability exists in the ArubaOS web-based management interface. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in the ability to delete arbitrary files in the underlying operating system.

• 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.