#VU50915 Improper access control in AirWave Management Platform - CVE-2021-26964

Vulnerability identifier: #VU50915

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-26964

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
AirWave Management Platform
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc

Vendor: Aruba Networks

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in the web-based management interface. A remote authenticated attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and modify devices or management user details

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

AirWave Management Platform: before 8.2.12.0

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External links
https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2021-005.txt

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.