CVE-2025-37102 is an authenticated command injection vulnerability identified in the Command Line Interface (CLI) of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Networking Instant On Access Points, specifically affecting version 3.2.0.0. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker who has already obtained elevated privileges to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system with high-level privileges. The attack vector is network-based (AV:N), requiring low attack complexity (AC:L) but necessitating that the attacker already has high privileges (PR:H) on the device. No user interaction is needed (UI:N), and the vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system (C:H/I:H/A:H). The scope remains unchanged (S:U), meaning the impact is limited to the vulnerable component. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the high severity score of 7.2 under CVSS v3.1 indicates a significant risk if exploited. The vulnerability arises from improper input validation or sanitization in the CLI, allowing command injection, which could lead to full system compromise, data exfiltration, or disruption of network services managed by the affected access points.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a substantial risk, especially for enterprises and service providers relying on HPE Networking Instant On Access Points for their wireless infrastructure. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized control over network devices, enabling attackers to intercept or manipulate sensitive communications, disrupt network availability, or pivot to other internal systems. This could affect confidentiality of corporate data, integrity of network configurations, and availability of critical wireless services. Given the role of these access points in providing network connectivity, exploitation could impact operational continuity, particularly in sectors such as finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and government institutions where network reliability and data security are paramount. The requirement for elevated privileges limits the attack surface but does not eliminate risk, as insider threats or compromised credentials could facilitate exploitation.

To mitigate this vulnerability, European organizations should: 1) Immediately verify the firmware version of all HPE Networking Instant On Access Points and upgrade to a patched version once available from HPE. 2) Restrict administrative access to the CLI by enforcing strong authentication mechanisms, such as multi-factor authentication and role-based access control, to minimize the risk of privilege escalation. 3) Monitor and audit CLI access logs for unusual or unauthorized command execution attempts. 4) Segment network management interfaces to isolate them from general user networks and reduce exposure to potential attackers. 5) Employ network intrusion detection systems (NIDS) tuned to detect anomalous command injection patterns or lateral movement attempts. 6) Educate network administrators on secure credential handling and the risks of privilege misuse. 7) Develop and test incident response plans that include scenarios involving network device compromise to ensure rapid containment and recovery.