XXE in Arubanetworks Airwave
CVE-2021-26969
A remote authenticated authenticated xml external entity (xxe) vulnerability was discovered in Aruba AirWave Management Platform version(s): Prior to 8.2.12.0. Due to improper restrictions on XML entities a vulnerability exists in the web-based management interface of AirWave. A successful exploit could allow an authenticated attacker to retrieve files from the local system or cause the application to consume system resources, resulting in a denial of service condition.
Vulnerability class: XXE (XML External Entity)
EPSS: 0.014 (69.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Arubanetworks Airwave
- N/a Aruba Airwave Management Platform — versions Prior to 8.2.12.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-alert@hpe.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-26969?
- CVE-2021-26969 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Arubanetworks Airwave, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2021-03-05.
- How severe is CVE-2021-26969?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.