CVE-2024-25613 in ArubaOS
Summary
by MITRE • 03/05/2024
Authenticated command injection vulnerabilities exist in the ArubaOS command line interface. Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities result in the ability to execute arbitrary commands as a privileged user on the underlying operating system.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/28/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-25613 represents a critical authenticated command injection flaw within the ArubaOS command line interface implementation. This security weakness resides in the network operating system used by Aruba's wireless networking equipment and is classified under CWE-77 which specifically addresses command injection vulnerabilities. The flaw allows an authenticated attacker with valid credentials to exploit improper input validation mechanisms within the CLI interface, enabling them to inject malicious commands that will execute with elevated privileges on the underlying operating system. This represents a significant escalation from standard user privileges to administrative control over the network infrastructure.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs through the manipulation of command line arguments or parameters within the ArubaOS interface where insufficient sanitization or validation permits attackers to append malicious commands that bypass normal execution controls. The authenticated nature of the vulnerability means that an attacker must first establish valid credentials, typically through legitimate administrative access or credential compromise, before being able to leverage the command injection capability. This authentication requirement does not mitigate the severity of the impact, as the privilege escalation to system-level execution remains complete once the vulnerability is successfully exploited.
Operational impacts of this vulnerability extend beyond simple privilege escalation to encompass complete system compromise and potential network disruption. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability gains the ability to execute arbitrary code with root-level privileges, potentially allowing for persistent backdoor establishment, data exfiltration, network reconnaissance, and further lateral movement within the compromised network environment. The implications are particularly severe for wireless network infrastructure since ArubaOS devices often serve as critical network control points, making successful exploitation a significant threat to overall network security and availability. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.001 for command and scripting interpreter and T1566.001 for credential harvesting, representing both execution and initial access vectors.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-25613 should prioritize immediate implementation of vendor-provided security patches and updates as soon as they become available. Organizations should also implement network segmentation to limit access to ArubaOS devices and enforce strict access controls through role-based permissions to minimize the attack surface. Regular monitoring of system logs for suspicious command execution patterns and implementing network-based intrusion detection systems can help identify exploitation attempts. Additionally, security teams should conduct thorough vulnerability assessments of all ArubaOS devices and consider implementing network access control measures that restrict administrative access to only necessary personnel. The implementation of principle of least privilege and regular credential rotation further reduces the risk of successful exploitation. Organizations should also consider deploying security information and event management solutions to detect anomalous command execution patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts.