# CVE-2016-2031: Multiple vulnerabilities exists in Aruba Instate before 4.1.3.0 and 4.2.3.1 due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input and insuff

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2020-01-31 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Multiple vulnerabilities exists in Aruba Instate before 4.1.3.0 and 4.2.3.1 due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input and insufficient checking of parameters, which could allow a malicious user to bypass security restrictions, obtain sensitive information, perform unauthorized actions and execute arbitrary code.

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## References

- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136997/Aruba-Authentication-Bypass-Insecure-Transport-Tons-Of-Issues.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/May/19
- http://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2016-004.txt
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90207
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-431802.pdf

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