CVE-2021-25155
Description
A remote arbitrary file modification vulnerability was discovered in some Aruba Instant Access Point (IAP) products in version(s): Aruba Instant 6.4.x: 6.4.4.8-4.2.4.17 and below; Aruba Instant 6.5.x: 6.5.4.18 and below; Aruba Instant 8.3.x: 8.3.0.14 and below; Aruba Instant 8.5.x: 8.5.0.11 and below; Aruba Instant 8.6.x: 8.6.0.6 and below; Aruba Instant 8.7.x: 8.7.1.0 and below. Aruba has released patches for Aruba Instant that address this security vulnerability.
AI Insight
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A remote arbitrary file modification vulnerability in Aruba Instant Access Point products allows unauthenticated attackers to modify files, potentially leading to code execution.
Vulnerability
A remote arbitrary file modification vulnerability exists in some Aruba Instant Access Point (IAP) products. Affected versions include Aruba Instant 6.4.x: 6.4.4.8-4.2.4.17 and below; 6.5.x: 6.5.4.18 and below; 8.3.x: 8.3.0.14 and below; 8.5.x: 8.5.0.11 and below; 8.6.x: 8.6.0.6 and below; and 8.7.x: 8.7.1.0 and below. The vulnerability can be exploited without authentication.
Exploitation
An attacker with network access to the vulnerable IAP can send specially crafted requests to the management interface, allowing them to modify arbitrary files on the device.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to modify any file on the affected IAP, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution, denial of service, or persistent compromise of the device.
Mitigation
Aruba has released patches for this vulnerability. Users should upgrade to the latest patched versions as specified in the Aruba security advisory. No workarounds are documented.
AI Insight generated on May 27, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
Affected products
2- Aruba/Instant Access Point (IAP)description
- Range: <=8.7.1.0
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
4- packetstormsecurity.com/files/163522/Aruba-Instant-IAP-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlmitrex_refsource_MISC
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/163524/Aruba-Instant-8.7.1.0-Arbitrary-File-Modification.htmlmitrex_refsource_MISC
- cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-723417.pdfmitrex_refsource_CONFIRM
- www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2021-007.txtmitrex_refsource_MISC
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