CVE-2023-35971 Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in ArubaOS Web-based Management Interface

High 8.8 Published 5 Jul 2023 Updated 21 Oct 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can inject malicious scripts into the ArubaOS web interface, allowing code execution in victim browsers.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-35971?

CVE-2023-35971 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Arubanetworks Arubaos, published on 5 Jul 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

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

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-35971?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Arubanetworks Arubaos.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35971?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-35971 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-2023-35971 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-35971 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Arubanetworks Arubaos vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w8v4-5hx2-xq34.