CVE-2018-7082

Name: CVE-2018-7082
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-05-10T17:29:01.11+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 4.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-7082 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A command injection vulnerability is present in Aruba Instant that permits an authenticated administrative user to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system. A malicious administrator could use this ability to install backdoors or change system configuration in a way that would not be logged. EPSS estimates a 4.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A command injection vulnerability is present in Aruba Instant that permits an authenticated administrative user to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system. A malicious administrator could use this ability to install backdoors or change system configuration in a way that would not be logged. Workaround: None. Resolution: Fixed in Aruba Instant 4.2.4.12, 6.5.4.11, 8.3.0.6, and 8.4.0.0

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

4.27%

89.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Arubanetworks	Aruba Instant	>= 4.0, < 4.2.4.12
Arubanetworks	Aruba Instant	>= 6.5.0, < 6.5.4.11
Arubanetworks	Aruba Instant	>= 8.3.0.0, < 8.3.0.6
Arubanetworks	Aruba Instant	>= 8.4.0, < 8.4.0.1
Siemens	Scalance W1750d Firmware	< 8.4.0.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108374Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-549547.pdfThird Party Advisory
https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2019-001.txtVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108374Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-549547.pdfThird Party Advisory
https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2019-001.txtVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 10, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-7082?

How severe is CVE-2018-7082?

CVE-2018-7082 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7082?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST