CVE-2021-37725 : What You Need to Know

A remote cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability was discovered in Aruba SD-WAN Software and Gateways; Aruba Operating System Software versions prior to 8.6.0.4-2.2.0.4 and prior to 8.8.0.1, 8.7.1.2, 8.6.0.8, 8.5.0.12, 8.3.0.15. Aruba has released patches to address this security issue.

Understanding CVE-2021-37725

This CVE identifies a remote CSRF vulnerability affecting Aruba SD-WAN Software and Gateways; Aruba Operating System Software.

What is CVE-2021-37725?

CVE-2021-37725 is a remote CSRF vulnerability found in Aruba SD-WAN Software and Gateways, as well as Aruba Operating System Software versions prior to 8.6.0.4-2.2.0.4 and prior to 8.8.0.1, 8.7.1.2, 8.6.0.8, 8.5.0.12, 8.3.0.15.

The Impact of CVE-2021-37725

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of an authenticated user in the affected systems, leading to potential data breaches and system compromise.

Technical Details of CVE-2021-37725

The technical details of the CVE include:

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability is classified as a remote CSRF issue, enabling attackers to forge cross-site requests to carry out unauthorized actions.

Affected Systems and Versions

Aruba SD-WAN Software and Gateways, as well as Aruba Operating System Software versions mentioned earlier, are affected.

Exploitation Mechanism

By exploiting this vulnerability, attackers can manipulate authenticated users into executing unintended actions on the affected systems.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2021-37725, consider the following:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the patches released by Aruba for the SD-WAN Software and Gateways, as well as ArubaOS, to mitigate the vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch your systems to prevent security vulnerabilities and maintain a secure environment.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches provided by Aruba to protect your systems from potential threats.