CVE-2021-25153 SQL injection in Aruba AirWave Management Platform

High 8.1 Published 28 Apr 2021 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in Aruba AirWave Management Platform to read or modify database contents.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-25153?

CVE-2021-25153 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Aruba AirWave Management Platform, published on 28 Apr 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A remote SQL injection vulnerability was discovered in Aruba AirWave Management Platform version(s) prior to 8.2.12.1. Aruba has released patches for AirWave Management Platform that address this security vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-25153?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Arubanetworks Airwave.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25153?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-25153 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2021-25153 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-25153 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-845h-vc7g-gcch.