CVE-2024-25613 is an authenticated command injection vulnerability identified in the command line interface (CLI) of Hewlett Packard Enterprise's ArubaOS Wi-Fi Controllers and Campus/Remote Access Points. The vulnerability arises from improper input validation in the CLI, categorized under CWE-77 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command). An attacker with valid credentials and privileged access to the ArubaOS CLI can inject arbitrary commands, which the underlying operating system executes with elevated privileges. This can lead to complete device compromise, enabling attackers to manipulate device configurations, intercept or disrupt network traffic, or pivot into internal networks. The affected ArubaOS versions span multiple major releases: 10.5.x.x (up to 10.5.0.1), 10.4.x.x (up to 10.4.0.3), 8.11.x.x (up to 8.11.2.0), and 8.10.x.x (up to 8.10.0.9). The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2, reflecting its high severity due to network attack vector, low attack complexity, required high privileges, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Although no known exploits have been reported in the wild, the vulnerability's nature and affected product's critical role in enterprise wireless infrastructure make it a significant threat. ArubaOS devices are widely deployed in enterprise and public sector networks, making timely remediation essential to prevent potential exploitation.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2024-25613 can be severe. ArubaOS Wi-Fi Controllers and Access Points are commonly used in enterprise, government, education, and critical infrastructure networks across Europe. Exploitation could allow attackers to gain full control over wireless infrastructure devices, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive internal networks, interception or manipulation of wireless traffic, and disruption of network availability. This could compromise user data confidentiality, integrity of network communications, and availability of wireless services. In sectors such as finance, healthcare, and government, such compromise could result in regulatory violations, data breaches, operational disruptions, and reputational damage. The requirement for authenticated privileged access somewhat limits the attack surface but insider threats or compromised credentials could facilitate exploitation. Given the strategic importance of wireless infrastructure for remote work and IoT connectivity, the vulnerability poses a significant risk to business continuity and security posture in Europe.

European organizations should immediately verify if their ArubaOS devices are running affected versions and prioritize upgrading to the latest patched versions once available from HPE. In the absence of patches, organizations should restrict CLI access to trusted administrators only, enforce strong multi-factor authentication, and monitor CLI access logs for suspicious activity. Network segmentation should be employed to isolate ArubaOS devices from less trusted network zones. Additionally, implement strict role-based access controls to minimize the number of users with privileged CLI access. Regularly audit user accounts and credentials to detect and remove stale or unauthorized access. Employ network intrusion detection systems tuned to detect anomalous command injection patterns or unusual device behavior. Finally, maintain up-to-date backups of device configurations to enable rapid recovery if compromise occurs.