CVE-2022-43518: Authenticated PathTraversal in Aruba EdgeConnect Web UI (9.2.1.0)
CVE-2022-43518 Published on December 12, 2022
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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2022-43518 is exploitable with network access, and requires user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Directory traversal Vulnerability?
The software 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 software 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.
CVE-2022-43518 has been classified to as a Directory traversal vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2022-43518
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Affected Versions
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Software Version 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; is affected by CVE-2022-43518Exploit Probability
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