CVE-2025-37104 is a high-severity vulnerability identified in Hewlett Packard Enterprise's (HPE) Telco Service Orchestrator software. This vulnerability allows authenticated clients to perform a SQL Injection attack by sending specially crafted service requests. SQL Injection (CWE-89) is a critical security flaw where untrusted input is improperly sanitized, enabling attackers to manipulate backend database queries. In this case, the vulnerability permits an attacker with low privileges (authenticated user) to inject malicious SQL commands, potentially compromising the integrity of the database. The specific impact includes the ability to exfiltrate sensitive information such as the database vendor name to unauthorized authenticated clients, indicating a breach of confidentiality. The CVSS v3.1 score is 7.1 (high), with the vector AV:A/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:L, meaning the attack requires network access via an adjacent network, high attack complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, and results in partial confidentiality loss, high integrity impact, and low availability impact. The scope is changed, indicating that the vulnerability affects resources beyond the initially vulnerable component. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches have been published yet. The affected version is listed as "0," which likely indicates an initial or unspecified version, suggesting that the vulnerability might affect multiple or all versions of the product. HPE Telco Service Orchestrator is a critical orchestration platform used by telecommunications providers to manage and automate network services, making this vulnerability particularly concerning for telecom infrastructure security.

For European organizations, especially telecommunications providers and service operators using HPE Telco Service Orchestrator, this vulnerability poses a significant risk. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive backend databases, potentially exposing confidential configuration data or customer information. The integrity of service orchestration could be compromised, leading to manipulation or disruption of telecom services. Although availability impact is low, the integrity and confidentiality breaches could facilitate further attacks or service disruptions. Given the critical role of telecom infrastructure in Europe’s digital economy and public safety communications, exploitation could have cascading effects on business operations, regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR), and national security. The requirement for authenticated access limits exposure to internal or partner networks, but insider threats or compromised credentials could be leveraged. The high attack complexity and adjacent network vector suggest that attackers need some level of network proximity and skill, but the lack of user interaction lowers the barrier once access is obtained.

1. Immediate mitigation should focus on restricting and monitoring authenticated access to the HPE Telco Service Orchestrator, enforcing strict access controls and multi-factor authentication to reduce the risk of credential compromise. 2. Network segmentation should be implemented to isolate the orchestration platform from less trusted network segments, limiting the attack surface. 3. Employ Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) or database activity monitoring tools capable of detecting and blocking SQL Injection patterns specific to the service requests used by the orchestrator. 4. Conduct thorough input validation and sanitization on all service request parameters at the application layer, if possible via configuration or custom rules, until an official patch is released. 5. Monitor logs for unusual database queries or error messages indicative of injection attempts. 6. Coordinate with HPE for timely patch deployment once available, and participate in vendor security advisories to stay informed. 7. Perform regular security audits and penetration testing focused on the orchestration platform to identify and remediate any additional vulnerabilities. 8. Prepare incident response plans specific to telecom orchestration compromise scenarios to minimize impact in case of exploitation.