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CVE-2019-5315

7.2 · HIGH

A command injection vulnerability is present in the web management interface of ArubaOS that permits an authenticated user to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system.

Published Sep 13, 2019CWE-78EPSS 2.25%

Overview

CVE-2019-5315 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 13, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A command injection vulnerability is present in the web management interface of ArubaOS that permits an authenticated user to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system. A malicious administrator could use this ability to install backdoors or change system configuration in a way that would not be logged. This vulnerability only affects ArubaOS 8.x.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-5315?

CVE-2019-5315 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 13, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2019-5315?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-5315?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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