ArubaOS (AOS): Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties
CVE-2025-37168 is a critical-severity files or directories accessible to external parties vulnerability in ArubaOS (AOS) from Hewlett Packard Enterprise, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. Affected ArubaOS (AOS) versions: 8.12.0.0 through 8.13.1.0; 8.10.0.0 through 8.10.0.20. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
Critical severity: a successful attack would have severe impact.
What to do
- Update Arubaos to 8.10.0.21 or 8.13.1.1 or 10.4.1.10 or 10.7.2.2, whichever matches your release line, or a later version.
- Read the advisory on support.hpe.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise | ArubaOS (AOS) | 8.12.0.0 through 8.13.1.0; 8.10.0.0 through 8.10.0.20 | Not stated |
| Aruba Networks | Arubaos | 6.5.4.0 up to, but not including, 8.10.0.21; 8.11.0.0 up to, but not including, 8.13.1.1; 10.3.0.0 up to, but not including, 10.4.1.10; 10.5.0.0 up to, but not including, 10.7.2.2 | 8.10.0.21, 8.13.1.1, 10.4.1.10, 10.7.2.2 |
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
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- NoneNo data is disclosed.
- 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:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 8.2 | High | CNA (hpe.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 9.1 | Critical | NVD |
Official description
Arbitrary file deletion vulnerability have been identified in a system function of mobility conductors running AOS-8 operating system. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated remote malicious actor to delete arbitrary files within the affected system and potentially result in denial-of-service conditions on affected devices.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties
The product makes files or directories accessible to unauthorized actors, even though they should not be.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- When storing data in the cloud (e.g., S3 buckets, Azure blobs, Google Cloud Storage, etc.), use the provider's controls to disable public access.
More Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties vulnerabilities (CWE-552)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: yes, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other vulnerabilities in ArubaOS (AOS)
- 7.0 High severity
- 7.1 High severity
- 7.1 High severity
- 7.1 High severity
- 7.2 High severity
- 7.2 High severity
Recent Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties vulnerabilities
- 9.1 Critical severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
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