CVE-2025-37146 is a remote command execution vulnerability found in Hewlett Packard Enterprise's ArubaOS (AOS), specifically within the web-based management interface used for configuring network access points. The vulnerability affects several versions of ArubaOS, including 10.7.0.0, 10.4.0.0, 8.13.0.0, 8.12.0.0, and 8.10.0.0. An authenticated attacker with access to the management interface can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system, potentially gaining full control over the affected device. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-77, indicating improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('Command Injection'). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.2, indicating high severity, with attack vector as network (remote), low attack complexity, requiring high privileges (authenticated), no user interaction, and impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the critical nature of ArubaOS in managing enterprise wireless infrastructure makes this vulnerability a significant threat. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized access, data exfiltration, network disruption, or pivoting to other internal systems. The lack of available patches at the time of publication necessitates immediate risk mitigation through access controls and monitoring.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-37146 could be substantial. ArubaOS is widely deployed in enterprise environments to manage wireless network access points, making it a critical component of network infrastructure. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands, leading to full compromise of network devices, disruption of wireless services, and potential lateral movement within corporate networks. This could result in data breaches, loss of sensitive information, and operational downtime. Given the high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact, organizations in sectors such as finance, healthcare, government, and critical infrastructure are particularly at risk. The requirement for authentication reduces the attack surface but does not eliminate risk, especially if credentials are compromised or weak. The absence of known exploits currently provides a window for proactive defense, but the threat remains significant due to the potential for rapid exploitation once exploit code becomes available.

1. Immediately restrict access to the ArubaOS management interface to trusted administrative networks using network segmentation and firewall rules. 2. Enforce strong authentication mechanisms, including multi-factor authentication (MFA), for all users accessing the management interface. 3. Monitor logs and network traffic for unusual command execution patterns or unauthorized access attempts to the management interface. 4. Apply vendor patches and updates as soon as they become available to remediate the vulnerability. 5. Conduct regular audits of user accounts and privileges to ensure only necessary personnel have high-level access. 6. Consider deploying intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) tuned to detect command injection attempts targeting ArubaOS. 7. Educate administrators on the risks of this vulnerability and best practices for secure management of network devices. 8. If patching is delayed, consider temporary compensating controls such as disabling web management interfaces if feasible or using out-of-band management channels.