CVE-2021-25161
Description
A remote cross-site scripting (xss) 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: 8.6.0.7 and below; Aruba Instant 8.7.x: 8.7.1.1 and below. Aruba has released patches for Aruba Instant that address this security vulnerability.
AI Insight
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Remote XSS vulnerability in Aruba Instant IAP products allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary scripts via crafted HTTP requests.
Vulnerability
A remote cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the web-based management interface of 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 (8.6.0.7 and below), and 8.7.x (8.7.1.1 and below). The vulnerability is triggered via a crafted request without requiring special configuration.
Exploitation
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely by sending a specially crafted HTTP request to the affected IAP's management interface. No authentication is required. The attacker must be able to reach the management interface over the network.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of the victim's browser, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or theft of sensitive information.
Mitigation
Aruba has released patches for the affected versions. Users should upgrade to the latest patched versions as specified in the vendor advisory. If patching is not immediately possible, restrict network access to the management interface to trusted users only.
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 Pointdescription
- Range: <=8.7.1.1
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
3- packetstormsecurity.com/files/163522/Aruba-Instant-IAP-Remote-Code-Execution.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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