CVE-2025-37158 identifies a command injection vulnerability in the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Aruba Networking AOS-CX operating system, which powers enterprise-grade network switches and infrastructure devices. The vulnerability exists in multiple versions (10.10.0000 through 10.16.0000) of AOS-CX and allows an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the affected device. The attack vector is local (AV:L), meaning the attacker must have network access to the management interface or be on the same local network segment. The attack complexity is high (AC:H), indicating exploitation requires specific conditions or knowledge, but no privileges are required (PR:N), and no user interaction is necessary (UI:N). Successful exploitation could lead to remote code execution (RCE), compromising the confidentiality and integrity of the device and potentially the broader network it supports. This could enable attackers to manipulate network traffic, intercept sensitive data, or pivot to other internal systems. The vulnerability does not impact availability directly. No public exploits have been reported yet, but the presence of this flaw in critical network infrastructure makes it a significant concern. The lack of available patches at the time of publication necessitates immediate risk mitigation through access controls and monitoring.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to network infrastructure security. Aruba AOS-CX switches are widely deployed in enterprise and service provider networks across Europe, including government, finance, healthcare, and critical infrastructure sectors. Exploitation could allow attackers to gain control over network devices, leading to interception or manipulation of sensitive communications, unauthorized network access, and potential lateral movement within corporate networks. This could result in data breaches, intellectual property theft, or disruption of critical services. The requirement for local access limits remote exploitation but does not eliminate risk, especially in environments with insufficient network segmentation or exposed management interfaces. The high confidentiality and integrity impact could undermine trust in network operations and compliance with European data protection regulations such as GDPR. Organizations relying on HPE Aruba networking equipment must consider this vulnerability a priority to avoid potential operational and reputational damage.

1. Immediately restrict access to management interfaces of AOS-CX devices to trusted administrative networks using network segmentation and firewall rules. 2. Implement strong authentication mechanisms, such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), for all administrative access to network devices. 3. Monitor network traffic and device logs for unusual command execution patterns or unauthorized access attempts. 4. Disable any unnecessary services or interfaces on AOS-CX devices to reduce the attack surface. 5. Coordinate with Hewlett Packard Enterprise to obtain and apply security patches or firmware updates as soon as they become available. 6. Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests focusing on network infrastructure to identify and remediate similar weaknesses. 7. Educate network administrators about the vulnerability and enforce strict operational security policies. 8. Consider deploying intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) that can detect anomalous behavior related to command injection attempts on network devices.