CVE-2022-43528 Auth bypass in Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestration Software

Medium 4.8 Published 3 Jan 2023 Updated 10 Apr 2025

Attackers can bypass multi-factor authentication to log in with only credentials, requiring specific configurations in Aruba EdgeConnect Orchestrator.

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

What is CVE-2022-43528?

CVE-2022-43528 is a medium-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestration Software, published on 3 Jan 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Under certain configurations, an attacker can login to Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator without supplying a multi-factor authentication code. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to login using only a username and password and successfully bypass MFA requirements 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-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-43528?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Arubanetworks Aruba Edgeconnect Enterprise Orchestrator.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43528?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-43528 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2022-43528 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-43528 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2f52-v87j-7ppj.