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Aruba Central API Token

Service Name: Aruba Central

Service Description: Aruba Central is a cloud-based network management and monitoring platform that provides centralized configuration, monitoring, and management of Aruba wireless, wired, and SD-WAN infrastructure.

Service Address: https://www.arubanetworks.com/products/network-management-operations/central/

Validation Type: API Auth

IP Allow list: IP restrictions can be configured at the account level through Aruba Central's access control settings.

Secret Access Scope: Grants programmatic access to Aruba Central APIs, allowing management of network devices, configuration changes, monitoring, and reporting capabilities.

Secret Revokement URL: https://central.arubanetworks.com/platform/api-gateway/

Secret Example: xCxAyqEW9tpqJf4Tn2KpFgH7LmZ8RvBs3DcX6kQz

Suspicious Activity Investigation Instructions:

  • Review API access logs in Aruba Central for unusual API calls or patterns.
  • Check for unauthorized device configuration changes or firmware updates.
  • Monitor for unusual network topology changes or device additions.
  • Examine API usage patterns for abnormal volume or timing of requests.
  • Review user activity logs to identify potential unauthorized access.

Mitigation Instructions:

  • Log in to the Aruba Central dashboard.

  • Navigate to Account Home > Platform > API Gateway.

  • Locate the compromised API token in the list.

  • Click on the token and select "Revoke" or "Delete".
  • Generate a new API token if needed.
  • Update any legitimate applications or integrations with the new token.
  • Consider implementing more restrictive API access controls and IP restrictions.
  • Review and update your organization's secret management practices.