CVE-2022-43524 Cross-site scripting in Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestration Software

High 8.7 Published 3 Jan 2023 Updated 10 Apr 2025

Authenticated attackers can inject malicious scripts into the Aruba EdgeConnect Orchestrator interface, potentially compromising administrative user sessions.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-43524?

CVE-2022-43524 is a high-severity cross-site scripting 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, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator could allow an authenticated remote attacker to conduct a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against an administrative user of the interface. A successful exploit allows an attacker to execute arbitrary script code in a victim's browser in the context of the affected interface 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-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-43524?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Arubanetworks Aruba Edgeconnect Enterprise Orchestrator.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43524?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-43524 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2022-43524 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-43524 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3hqx-2wgf-p4w8.