CVE-2025-37136: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) ArubaOS (AOS) · Vulnerability
Affects Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) ArubaOS (AOS)Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.5 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 07:57 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 30% 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:N/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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) ArubaOS (AOS) | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Apply official patches from Hewlett Packard Enterprise as soon as they become available to address CVE-2025-37136. 2. Restrict command-line interface access to trusted administrators only, using network segmentation and access control lists to limit exposure. 3. Enforce strong authentication mechanisms, including multi-factor authentication, for all privileged accounts managing ArubaOS devices. 4. Regularly audit and monitor administrative access logs for unusual activity indicative of attempted exploitation. 5. Implement strict credential management policies to prevent privilege escalation or credential theft. 6. Maintain up-to-date backups of device configurations and critical files to enable rapid recovery in case of file deletion. 7. Consider deploying network intrusion detection systems tuned to detect anomalous command-line activities on ArubaOS devices. 8. Conduct periodic security assessments and penetration testing focused on network infrastructure to identify potential weaknesses. 9. Educate network administrators about the risks of this vulnerability and best practices for secure device management. 10. Coordinate with HPE support and security advisories to stay informed about updates and mitigation guidance.
Description
Arbitrary file deletion vulnerabilities have been identified in the command-line interface of an AOS-8 Controller/Mobility Conductor. Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an authenticated remote malicious actor to delete arbitrary files within the affected system.