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CVE-2023-45617

8.2 · HIGH

There are arbitrary file deletion vulnerabilities in the CLI service accessed by PAPI (Aruba's access point management protocol).

Published Nov 14, 2023EPSS 0.69%

Overview

CVE-2023-45617 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 14, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

There are arbitrary file deletion vulnerabilities in the CLI service accessed by PAPI (Aruba's access point management protocol). Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities result in the ability to delete arbitrary files on the underlying operating system, which could lead to the ability to interrupt normal operation and impact the integrity of the access point.

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-2023-45617?

CVE-2023-45617 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 14, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-45617?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-45617?

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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