CVE-2022-43522 SQL injection in Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestration Software

High 8.8 Published 3 Jan 2023 Updated 10 Apr 2025

Authenticated attackers can perform SQL injection to read and modify sensitive database information, potentially compromising the Orchestrator host.

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-2022-43522?

CVE-2022-43522 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestration Software, published on 3 Jan 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator could allow an authenticated remote attacker to conduct SQL injection attacks against the Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator instance. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to obtain and modify sensitive information in the underlying database potentially leading to complete compromise of the Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator host in Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestration Software version(s): Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator (on-premises), Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator-as-a-Service, Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator-SP and Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator Global Enterprise Tenant Orchestrators - Orchestrator 9.2.1.40179 and below, - Orchestrator 9.1.4.40436 and below, - Orchestrator 9.0.7.40110 and below, - Orchestrator 8.10.23.40015 and below, - Any older branches of Orchestrator not specifically mentioned.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-43522?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Arubanetworks Aruba Edgeconnect Enterprise Orchestrator.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43522?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-43522 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-2022-43522 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-43522 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cf3g-qv6p-2pc6.