Is CVE-2021-34617 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-34617 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-34617 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-34617 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-34617?

CVE-2021-34617 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2021-34617

CWE-79Published: July 19, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

Official 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: 6.4.4.8-4.2.4.13 and below; Aruba Instant 6.5.x: 6.5.4.13 and below; Aruba Instant 8.3.x: 8.3.0.7 and below; Aruba Instant 8.4.x: 8.4.0.5 and below; Aruba Instant 8.5.x: 8.5.0.0 and below. Aruba has released patches for Aruba Instant that address this security vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-34617 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.