MEDIUM CVSS 6.5
Published: 2026-01-13

CVE-2025-37177

arubanetworks arubaos Security Advisory (CVE-2025-37177)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2025-37177 impacting arubanetworks arubaos. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
An arbitrary file deletion vulnerability has been identified in the command-line interface of mobility conductors running either AOS-10 or AOS-8 operating systems. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an authenticated remote malicious actor to delete arbitrary files within the affected system.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
High (PR:H)
Administrative credentials required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product arubanetworks / arubaos
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-552

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2025-37177 impacting arubanetworks arubaos.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2025-37177.yaml
id: cve-2025-37177

info:
  name: arubanetworks arubaos - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2025-37177 affecting arubanetworks arubaos.
    Evaluation: An arbitrary file deletion vulnerability has been identified in the command-line interface of mobility conductors running either AOS-10 or AOS-8 opera...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2025-37177
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 6.5
    cve-id: CVE-2025-37177
    cwe-id: CWE-552
  tags: cve,cve-2025-37177,arubanetworks,arubaos,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "arubaos"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2025-37177.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2025-37177
# Target: arubanetworks arubaos | CVSS: 6.5 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2025-37177 (arubanetworks arubaos)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against arubanetworks arubaos scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2025-37177.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2025-37177
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install arubaos 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade arubaos 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update arubaos

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i arubaos 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i arubaos

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2025-37177 in arubanetworks arubaos?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update arubanetworks arubaos packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2025-37177?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2025-37177?

CVE-2025-37177 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.5
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2025-37177
Weakness CWE-552
Vendor arubanetworks
Product arubaos
Published 2026-01-13
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H