CVE-2025-37182: EdgeConnect SD-WAN Orchestrator SQLi Flaw

CVE-2025-37182 Overview

CVE-2025-37182 is a SQL Injection vulnerability affecting the web-based management interface of HPE Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Orchestrator. This vulnerability allows an authenticated remote attacker to perform SQL injection attacks against the underlying database. Successful exploitation could enable an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, data manipulation, or further compromise of the network orchestration platform.

Critical Impact

An authenticated attacker with network access to the EdgeConnect SD-WAN Orchestrator management interface can execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially compromising sensitive network configuration data and credentials stored in the underlying database.

Affected Products

• HPE Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Orchestrator (multiple versions)
• EdgeConnect SD-WAN Orchestrator version 9.6.0
• EdgeConnect SD-WAN Orchestrator prior versions (see HPE Security Advisory for complete version list)

Discovery Timeline

• 2026-01-14 - CVE-2025-37182 published to NVD
• 2026-01-20 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2025-37182

Vulnerability Analysis

This SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) exists in the web-based management interface of the EdgeConnect SD-WAN Orchestrator platform. The vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands within user-controllable input fields. When an authenticated user submits malformed input through the management interface, the application fails to properly sanitize or parameterize the data before incorporating it into SQL queries executed against the backend database.

The attack requires authentication, meaning an attacker must first obtain valid credentials to the Orchestrator management interface. However, once authenticated, the attacker can leverage the SQL injection flaw to bypass authorization controls and interact directly with the database. This could result in complete compromise of all data managed by the Orchestrator, including network configurations, device credentials, and potentially sensitive organizational information.

Root Cause

The root cause of this vulnerability is improper input validation and the absence of parameterized queries (prepared statements) in the web-based management interface. The application constructs SQL queries by directly concatenating user-supplied input without adequate sanitization, allowing attackers to inject malicious SQL syntax that alters the intended query logic.

Attack Vector

The attack is conducted remotely over the network against the web-based management interface. An attacker with valid authentication credentials can craft malicious HTTP requests containing SQL injection payloads. The vulnerable input fields process these payloads and pass them directly to the database engine, where the injected SQL commands are executed with the privileges of the application's database user.

The exploitation flow involves:

1. Attacker authenticates to the EdgeConnect SD-WAN Orchestrator web interface
2. Attacker identifies vulnerable input fields that interact with the database
3. Attacker submits crafted SQL injection payloads through these fields
4. The application passes unsanitized input to the database
5. Malicious SQL commands execute, enabling data exfiltration or manipulation

Detection Methods for CVE-2025-37182

Indicators of Compromise

• Unusual or malformed HTTP requests to the EdgeConnect SD-WAN Orchestrator management interface containing SQL syntax characters such as single quotes, semicolons, or UNION statements
• Database logs showing unexpected query patterns, syntax errors, or queries that differ from normal application behavior
• Authentication events from suspicious source IPs followed by anomalous database activity
• Evidence of data exfiltration or unauthorized modifications to Orchestrator configuration data

Detection Strategies

• Deploy web application firewalls (WAF) with SQL injection detection rules in front of the Orchestrator management interface
• Enable detailed logging on the EdgeConnect SD-WAN Orchestrator and monitor for requests containing SQL metacharacters or injection patterns
• Implement database activity monitoring to detect anomalous queries or unauthorized data access attempts
• Correlate authentication logs with database activity to identify potential exploitation attempts

Monitoring Recommendations

• Monitor HTTP access logs for the management interface, filtering for common SQL injection patterns in URL parameters and POST data
• Enable and review database audit logs for queries containing UNION, SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, or DROP statements originating from the web application
• Configure alerts for multiple failed SQL queries or syntax errors that may indicate injection attempts
• Review authentication logs for unusual access patterns or login attempts from unexpected locations

How to Mitigate CVE-2025-37182

Immediate Actions Required

• Apply the security patch provided by HPE Aruba as soon as possible by consulting the HPE Security Advisory
• Restrict network access to the EdgeConnect SD-WAN Orchestrator management interface to trusted administrative networks only
• Review and audit all user accounts with access to the Orchestrator, removing unnecessary accounts and enforcing strong authentication
• Enable enhanced logging and monitoring on the Orchestrator to detect potential exploitation attempts

Patch Information

HPE has released a security advisory addressing this vulnerability. Administrators should consult the HPE Security Advisory (hpesbnw04992en_us) for specific patch information, affected version details, and upgrade instructions. Organizations should prioritize upgrading to a patched version of EdgeConnect SD-WAN Orchestrator as the primary remediation method.

Workarounds

• Implement network segmentation to isolate the Orchestrator management interface from untrusted networks and limit access to authorized administrators only
• Deploy a web application firewall (WAF) with SQL injection protection rules as an interim defensive layer
• Enforce strict access controls and multi-factor authentication for all accounts with access to the management interface
• Consider temporarily disabling non-essential management interface functionality until patches can be applied

# Example: Restrict management interface access using firewall rules
# Allow only trusted administrator networks (adjust IPs as needed)
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 443 -s 10.0.0.0/24 -j ACCEPT
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 443 -j DROP