CVE-2025-37146 is a remote command execution vulnerability found in the web-based management interface of Hewlett Packard Enterprise's ArubaOS (AOS), a widely deployed operating system for Aruba network access points. The vulnerability affects several versions of ArubaOS, including 8.10.0.0, 8.12.0.0, 8.13.0.0, 10.4.0.0, and 10.7.0.0. The flaw allows an attacker who has authenticated access to the management interface to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system hosting ArubaOS. This means that an attacker with valid credentials can potentially take full control of the device, manipulate configurations, disrupt network services, or use the compromised device as a foothold for further attacks within the network. The vulnerability does not require user interaction beyond authentication, and the attack vector is network-based, making it exploitable remotely over the network. The CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 indicates a high severity due to the combination of network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges (high), no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No public exploits or active exploitation in the wild have been reported at the time of publication, but the presence of this vulnerability in critical network infrastructure components makes it a significant concern. ArubaOS is commonly used in enterprise wireless networks, including in sectors such as government, finance, healthcare, and education, where secure and reliable network access is essential. The vulnerability underscores the importance of securing management interfaces and limiting access to trusted administrators only.

For European organizations, exploitation of CVE-2025-37146 could lead to severe consequences including unauthorized access to network infrastructure, disruption of wireless network services, data breaches, and potential lateral movement within corporate networks. Compromise of ArubaOS devices could allow attackers to intercept or manipulate network traffic, degrade network availability, or establish persistent access points for espionage or sabotage. Critical sectors such as finance, healthcare, government, and telecommunications are particularly vulnerable due to their reliance on secure wireless connectivity and the widespread deployment of ArubaOS devices. The impact extends beyond individual organizations to national infrastructure resilience, especially in countries with high adoption of HPE Aruba networking solutions. The requirement for authenticated access somewhat limits the attack surface but does not eliminate risk, as credential theft or insider threats could facilitate exploitation. The absence of known exploits in the wild provides a window for proactive mitigation before widespread attacks occur.

European organizations should immediately verify the ArubaOS versions deployed in their environments and prioritize upgrading to patched versions once available from HPE. Until patches are applied, organizations should enforce strict access controls on the management interface, restricting it to trusted administrative networks and employing network segmentation to isolate management traffic. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) should be enabled for all accounts with access to the ArubaOS management interface to reduce the risk of credential compromise. Regularly audit and monitor access logs for unusual authentication attempts or command execution patterns indicative of exploitation attempts. Employ network intrusion detection systems (NIDS) with signatures or heuristics tailored to ArubaOS management traffic anomalies. Additionally, implement strong password policies and consider temporary disabling of remote management interfaces if not required. Organizations should also conduct internal penetration testing to assess exposure and readiness against this vulnerability. Finally, maintain up-to-date backups of device configurations to enable rapid recovery in case of compromise.