CVE-2023-22789: Multiple authenticated command injection vulnerabilities exist in the Aruba InstantOS and ArubaOS 10 command l

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-22789?

arubaos: upgrade to newer than 10.3.1.0; instantos: upgrade to 8.6.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-22789 being exploited?

CVE-2023-22789 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-22789 affect?

CVE-2023-22789 affects arubaos, instantos. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Multiple authenticated command injection vulnerabilities exist in the Aruba InstantOS and ArubaOS 10 command line interface. Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities result in the ability to execute arbitrary commands as a privilege

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HIGH 7.2UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-22789 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting arubaos, instantos. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple authenticated command injection vulnerabilities exist in the Aruba InstantOS and ArubaOS 10 command line interface. Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities result in the ability to execute arbitrary commands as a privileged user on the underlying operating system.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77
Published	2023-05-08
Last modified	2026-10-28

Publisher (CNA): Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) · Vendor: arubanetworks · hp

Last updated 2026-10-28 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-05-08 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-28 19:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

arubanetworks arubaos UPGRADE

Affected: >= 10.3.0.0 and <= 10.3.1.0

Fixed in: newer than 10.3.1.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.3.0.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

hp instantos UPGRADE

Affected: >= 6.4.0.0 and <= 6.4.4.8-4.2.4.20 · >= 6.5.0.0 and <= 6.5.4.23 · >= 8.4.0.0 and < 8.6.0.0 · >= 8.6.0.0 and <= 8.6.0.19 · >= 8.7.0.0 and <= 8.9.0.0 · >= 8.10.0.0 and <= 8.10.0.4

Fixed in: 8.6.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.4.0.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-22789?

arubaos: upgrade to newer than 10.3.1.0; instantos: upgrade to 8.6.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-22789 being exploited?

CVE-2023-22789 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-22789 affect?

CVE-2023-22789 affects arubaos, instantos. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Multiple authenticated command injection vulnerabilities exist in the Aruba InstantOS and ArubaOS 10 command line interface. Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities result in the ability to execute arbitrary commands as a privilege

How urgent is CVE-2023-22789?

Priority 44/100. High severity

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