Arubaos
CVE-2026-23601
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A04:2025 - Cryptographic Failures
ASVS 5.0
V11 - Cryptography Approved algorithm selection
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| Impact | CVSS 5.4 (MEDIUM). Attack vector: Adjacent Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: None. User interaction: None. Exploitation requires authentication. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker (requires authentication) could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
Improper cryptographic validation in ArubaOS Wi-Fi encryption allows adjacent network attackers to forge authenticated frames by spoofing the primary BSSID and inject tampered data to targeted clients without authentication. This medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) bypasses standard encryption separation between wireless endpoints, enabling data manipulation on affected networks. No patch is currently available.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
A vulnerability has been identified in the wireless encryption handling of Wi-Fi transmissions. [CVSS 5.4 MEDIUM]
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Classified as CWE-327 (Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm). Affects Arubaos. A vulnerability has been identified in the wireless encryption handling of Wi-Fi transmissions. A malicious actor can generate shared-key authenticated transmissions containing targeted payloads while impersonating the identity of a primary BSSID.Successful exploitation allows for the delivery of tampered data to specific endpoints, bypassing standard cryptographic separation.
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AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
A vulnerability has been identified in the wireless encryption handling of Wi-Fi transmissions. A malicious actor can generate shared-key authenticated transmissions containing targeted payloads while impersonating the identity of a primary BSSID.Successful exploitation allows for the delivery of tampered data to specific endpoints, bypassing standard cryptographic separation.
Executive ViewAI
Organizations using A vulnerability should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2026-23601, a broken cryptography vulnerability rated CVSS 5.4. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.
Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: enforce TLS 1.2+ and disable weak cipher suites.
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Attack Technique
Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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