CVE-2025-37132: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) ArubaOS (AOS) · Unrestricted File Upload
Affects Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) ArubaOS (AOS)Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.2 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 45% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 14 Oct 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) ArubaOS (AOS) | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Immediately restrict administrative access to the ArubaOS web management interface using network segmentation, VPNs, and IP whitelisting to limit exposure. 2. Enforce strong authentication mechanisms such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users with high privileges to reduce the risk of credential compromise. 3. Monitor and audit administrative access logs for unusual or unauthorized activities to detect potential exploitation attempts early. 4. Apply principle of least privilege by limiting the number of users with high-level administrative rights on ArubaOS devices. 5. Once HPE releases official patches or updates addressing CVE-2025-37132, prioritize their deployment in all affected environments. 6. Consider implementing additional network security controls such as intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) to detect anomalous behavior related to file uploads or command execution on ArubaOS devices. 7. Educate network administrators about the risks of this vulnerability and the importance of safeguarding credentials and access. 8. Regularly back up device configurations and critical data to enable rapid recovery in case of compromise. 9. Evaluate the use of ArubaOS management alternatives or out-of-band management channels to reduce reliance on vulnerable interfaces until patched.
Description
An arbitrary file write vulnerability exists in the web-based management interface of both the AOS-10 GW and AOS-8 Controller/Mobility Conductor operating systems. Successful exploitation could allow an authenticated malicious actor to upload arbitrary files and execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system.