Privilege Escalation in HPE ArubaOS-CX API

Executive Summary

This is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the API endpoint of AOS-CX. An authenticated low-privilege operator user can, after performing a required action, access sensitive information from the system.

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Detection Guidance

Detection requires monitoring API endpoint access and user actions. Check for unusual low-privilege operator access to sensitive data. Review logs for API requests from authenticated operator users that retrieve privileged information without proper authorization.

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Impact Analysis

An attacker with low privileges could exploit this to gain access to sensitive data, potentially leading to data breaches or unauthorized information disclosure.

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Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, which may violate GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy) compliance requirements.

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Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches or updates provided by HPE for AOS-CX to address the privilege escalation vulnerability. Ensure all API endpoints are properly secured and restrict access to authenticated low-privilege users.

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