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Security · Updated 23 Oct, 12:35 am IST

Arista patches actively exploited VeloCloud Orchestrator SQL injection zero-day

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Why it matters for readers: This shows how a single web vulnerability in network management software can be used to gain wide control.

  • The flaw is a SQL injection in VeloCloud Orchestrator that allows authenticated users with basic privileges to gain operator/superuser access.12
  • The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-114625 and has been rated critical (9.9 CVSS in reporting).2
  • Arista said hosted and dedicated orchestrators have already been patched, and provided fixed on‑prem releases (VCO 5.2.3.18, 6.1.3.10, 6.4.2.12).12
  • Until patches are deployed, Arista advised monitoring for malicious IPs and restricting access to the VCO web interface.1

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How this story developed

  1. 22 Oct, 10:48 pm · BleepingComputer

    Arista patches new VeloCloud Orchestrator zero-day exploited in attacks

  2. 23 Oct, 12:35 am · The Hacker News

    Arista Warns of Critical VeloCloud SQL Injection Zero-Day Exploited in Attacks