HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN…: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes
CVE-2024-22443 is a high-severity improperly controlled modification of object prototype attributes vulnerability in HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN Orchestrator from Hewlett Packard Enterprise, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. Affected HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN Orchestrator versions: <=9.4.1 and earlier; <=9.3.2 and earlier; <=9.2.9 and earlier, and others listed below. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 56% of scored CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN Orchestrator you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Read the advisory on support.hpe.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN Orchestrator | <=9.4.1 and earlier; <=9.3.2 and earlier; <=9.2.9 and earlier; <=9.1.9 and earlier | Not stated |
| Aruba Networks | edgeconnect_sd-wan_orchestrator | 9.2.0 through 9.2.9; 9.3.0 through 9.3.2; 9.1.0 through 9.1.9; 9.4.0 through 9.4.1 | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.2 | High | CNA (hpe.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 8.8 | High | NVD |
Official description
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of EdgeConnect SD-WAN Orchestrator could allow an authenticated remote attacker to conduct a server-side prototype pollution attack. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system leading to complete system compromise.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes
The product receives input from an upstream component that specifies attributes that are to be initialized or updated in an object, but it does not properly control modifications of attributes of the object prototype.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- By freezing the object prototype first (for example, Object.freeze(Object.prototype)), modification of the prototype becomes impossible.
- By blocking modifications of attributes that resolve to object prototype, such as proto or prototype, this weakness can be mitigated.
- When handling untrusted objects, validating using a schema can be used.
More Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes vulnerabilities (CWE-1321)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other vulnerabilities in HPE Aruba Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN Orchestrator
- 9.0 Critical severity
Recent Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes vulnerabilities
- 7.2 High severity
- 8.1 High severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
- 10.0 Critical severity
- 7.3 High severity
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