CVE-2023-30505 Authenticated Remote Code Execution in Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Command Line Interface

High 7.2 Published 16 May 2023 Updated 22 Jan 2025

Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary commands as root on Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise devices, leading to full system compromise.

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

What is CVE-2023-30505?

CVE-2023-30505 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Software, published on 16 May 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Vulnerabilities exist in the Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise command line interface that allow remote authenticated users to run arbitrary commands on the underlying host. Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities result in the ability to execute arbitrary commands as root on the underlying operating system leading to complete system compromise.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-30505?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Arubanetworks Edgeconnect Enterprise.

How do I fix CVE-2023-30505?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-30505 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2023-30505 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-30505 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-prf2-vjpp-99r3.