CVE-2022-37915 is a critical remote code execution vulnerability affecting the Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator on-premises management interface, specifically impacting versions in the 9.1.x branch instantiated as new machines with releases prior to 9.1.3.40197. This vulnerability arises from improper input validation in the web-based management interface, allowing an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-78 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command), indicating that the attacker can inject and execute OS commands without authentication or user interaction. Exploitation leads to complete system compromise, enabling attackers to take full control of the orchestration platform, potentially disrupting network management and security policies. Notably, orchestrators upgraded to 9.1.x are not affected, limiting the scope to new deployments with older builds. The CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 reflects the high severity, with attack vector being network-based, no privileges or user interaction required, and full impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Although no known exploits are reported in the wild as of the publication date, the ease of exploitation and critical impact make this a significant threat to organizations using affected Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator versions.

For European organizations, the impact of this vulnerability is substantial, especially for enterprises relying on Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator for SD-WAN and network orchestration. Successful exploitation could lead to full compromise of the orchestration platform, allowing attackers to manipulate network configurations, intercept or redirect traffic, disable security controls, or cause denial of service. This could result in data breaches, operational disruptions, and loss of trust. Given the critical role of network orchestration in maintaining secure and reliable connectivity, exploitation could affect business continuity and regulatory compliance, particularly under GDPR and other data protection laws. The vulnerability's unauthenticated nature increases risk, as attackers do not require credentials or user interaction, potentially enabling widespread attacks if exposed to the internet or accessible internal networks. The lack of known exploits currently provides a window for mitigation, but the high severity demands immediate attention.

European organizations should prioritize the following mitigation steps: 1) Identify all Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator instances, focusing on those newly instantiated with versions prior to 9.1.3.40197 in the 9.1.x branch. 2) Upgrade affected orchestrators immediately to version 9.1.3.40197 or later, as upgraded orchestrators are not vulnerable. 3) Restrict network access to the management interface by implementing strict firewall rules, VPN access, or network segmentation to limit exposure to trusted administrators only. 4) Monitor network traffic and logs for unusual activity or unauthorized access attempts targeting the orchestrator. 5) Employ intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures or heuristics to detect potential exploitation attempts. 6) Review and harden authentication and authorization policies around orchestration platforms to reduce risk from lateral movement. 7) Maintain an incident response plan tailored to network orchestration compromise scenarios. These steps go beyond generic advice by emphasizing version-specific patching, network access controls, and active monitoring tailored to the orchestration environment.