Overview
CVE-2025-37103 is a critical security flaw found in HPE Networking Instant On Access Points. This vulnerability arises from hard-coded login credentials within the devices, which could allow any attacker with knowledge of these credentials to bypass the standard device authentication process. The significance of this vulnerability lies in its potential to grant a remote attacker administrative access to the system. As a result, organizations that use these devices face a heightened risk of system compromise or data leakage, which can have far-reaching consequences, including regulatory penalties, reputational damage, and loss of customer trust.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-37103
Severity: Critical (CVSS Score: 9.8)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: System compromise and potential data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
HPE Networking Instant On Access Points | All versions prior to patch
How the Exploit Works
The exploit takes advantage of the hard-coded login credentials present in the devices. An attacker with knowledge of these credentials could use them to authenticate with the device over a network. This process bypasses the standard authentication procedure, granting the attacker administrative access to the system. From there, the attacker has the ability to modify system settings, access sensitive data, or even control the network traffic.
Conceptual Example Code
The following is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited using a network-based attack:
GET /admin/login HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Authorization: Basic [HardCodedCredentialsBase64]In this example, the `HardCodedCredentialsBase64` is the Base64-encoded hard-coded username and password. By sending this HTTP request, the attacker would be authenticated as an administrator and gain full access to the system.
Recommended Mitigation
The primary method to mitigate this vulnerability is to apply the vendor patch as soon as possible. HPE has released a patch that removes the hard-coded credentials from the devices. Until the patch can be applied, a temporary mitigation strategy would be to use a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to monitor and block suspicious network traffic. Additionally, organizations should ensure that access to the devices is limited to trusted networks and that strong, unique passwords are used for all device logins.