CVE-2025-37181 identifies a SQL injection vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Hewlett Packard Enterprise's EdgeConnect SD-WAN Orchestrator, specifically affecting versions 9.4.0 and 9.5.0. This vulnerability requires an attacker to have authenticated access to the management interface but does not require any user interaction beyond that. Once authenticated, an attacker can inject arbitrary SQL commands into the backend database queries, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification or deletion of data, and disruption of the SD-WAN orchestration functionality. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation or sanitization in the web interface's handling of SQL queries. The CVSS 3.1 score of 7.2 reflects a high severity due to network attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Although no exploits have been reported in the wild yet, the vulnerability poses a significant risk to organizations using these versions of EdgeConnect SD-WAN Orchestrator, especially given the critical role of SD-WAN in managing enterprise network traffic and security policies. The vulnerability was reserved in April 2025 and published in January 2026, indicating a recent discovery and disclosure. The lack of available patches at the time of reporting necessitates immediate mitigation steps to reduce risk.

For European organizations, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive network configuration data, manipulation of SD-WAN policies, and potential disruption of network services. Given that SD-WAN orchestrators centrally manage wide area network traffic, exploitation could impact multiple branch offices or data centers, causing widespread operational outages or data breaches. Confidentiality breaches could expose corporate or customer data, while integrity violations could allow attackers to alter routing or security policies, potentially enabling further attacks or data exfiltration. Availability impacts could disrupt critical business communications and cloud connectivity. Organizations in sectors such as finance, telecommunications, government, and critical infrastructure that rely on HPE SD-WAN solutions are particularly at risk. The requirement for authenticated access limits exposure but does not eliminate risk, as compromised credentials or insider threats could be leveraged. The absence of known exploits in the wild provides a window for proactive defense, but the high severity score underscores the urgency of mitigation.

1. Immediately restrict access to the EdgeConnect SD-WAN Orchestrator management interface to trusted administrative networks using network segmentation and firewall rules. 2. Enforce strong authentication mechanisms, including multi-factor authentication (MFA), to reduce the risk of credential compromise. 3. Monitor authentication logs and database query logs for unusual or suspicious activity indicative of SQL injection attempts. 4. Apply vendor-provided patches or updates as soon as they become available to remediate the vulnerability. 5. Conduct a thorough review of user accounts and permissions to ensure least privilege principles are enforced. 6. Consider deploying Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) or intrusion detection systems capable of detecting SQL injection patterns targeting the management interface. 7. Educate administrators on the risks of credential phishing and social engineering that could lead to unauthorized authenticated access. 8. Prepare incident response plans to quickly contain and remediate any exploitation attempts. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on access control hardening, monitoring, and proactive detection tailored to the specific vulnerability context.