CVE-2025-37177 is a vulnerability identified in Hewlett Packard Enterprise's ArubaOS (AOS) operating system, specifically affecting mobility conductors running versions 8.10.0.0, 8.12.0.0, 10.3.0.0, and 10.6.0.0. The flaw exists in the command-line interface (CLI) component, where an authenticated remote attacker with high privileges can delete arbitrary files on the system. This arbitrary file deletion vulnerability allows the attacker to compromise the integrity and availability of the affected device by removing critical system or configuration files, potentially leading to system instability, denial of service, or loss of configuration data. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality as it does not provide unauthorized data disclosure. Exploitation requires authentication with elevated privileges, no user interaction is needed beyond this. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H) indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, but high integrity and availability impacts. No public exploits or active exploitation have been reported to date. ArubaOS is widely deployed in enterprise wireless networking environments, including in Europe, where mobility conductors manage wireless access points and network traffic. The vulnerability underscores the importance of securing administrative access to network infrastructure devices and timely patching once vendor updates are released.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-37177 can be significant, especially for enterprises relying heavily on ArubaOS mobility conductors for their wireless network infrastructure. Successful exploitation could lead to deletion of critical system or configuration files, causing network outages, degraded wireless service, or loss of administrative control. This disruption can affect business continuity, employee productivity, and potentially lead to financial losses. While confidentiality is not directly impacted, the integrity and availability of network infrastructure are at risk, which can indirectly affect sensitive operations. Organizations in sectors such as finance, healthcare, government, and critical infrastructure, where network reliability is paramount, may face higher operational risks. Additionally, the requirement for high-privilege authentication limits the threat to insiders or attackers who have already compromised administrative credentials, highlighting the importance of credential security. The absence of known exploits in the wild currently reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the potential for future attacks once exploit code becomes available.

1. Restrict CLI access to ArubaOS mobility conductors strictly to trusted administrators using strong authentication methods such as multi-factor authentication (MFA). 2. Implement network segmentation and access control lists (ACLs) to limit management interface exposure to only authorized management networks. 3. Monitor and audit CLI access logs for unusual or unauthorized activity to detect potential exploitation attempts early. 4. Apply vendor patches or updates as soon as they become available to remediate the vulnerability. 5. Regularly back up configuration files and critical system data to enable rapid recovery in case of file deletion or system compromise. 6. Employ role-based access control (RBAC) to minimize the number of users with high privilege levels required to exploit this vulnerability. 7. Conduct periodic security assessments and penetration testing focused on administrative interfaces to identify and mitigate potential weaknesses. 8. Educate administrators on the risks of credential compromise and enforce strong password policies.