Is CVE-2023-45614 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-45614 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-45614 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-45614 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-45614?

CVE-2023-45614 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-45614

CWE-120Published: November 14, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

There are buffer overflow vulnerabilities in the underlying CLI service that could lead to unauthenticated remote code execution by sending specially crafted packets destined to the PAPI (Aruba's access point management protocol) UDP port (8211). Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities result in the ability to execute arbitrary code as a privileged user on the underlying operating system.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability involves a buffer overflow in the CLI service of ArubaOS and InstantOS, allowing unauthenticated remote code execution. By sending malicious packets to the PAPI UDP port, an attacker can gain full control over the underlying operating system as a privileged user. The critical CVSS score reflects the high impact and ease of remote exploitation.

There is no public exploit known for this vulnerability, and it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security patches provided by Aruba/HP for affected ArubaOS and InstantOS versions. Ensure that the PAPI management port is restricted to trusted management networks.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-45614 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.