title: The certificate used to identify Orchestrator to EdgeConnect devices is not validated
description: The certificate used to identify Orchestrator to EdgeConnect devices is not validated, which makes it possible for someone to establish a TLS connection from EdgeConnect to an untrusted Orchestrator.
problem types: CWE-295: Improper Certificate Validation
affected:
{
product: 1. Unity EdgeConnect, NX, VX 2. Unity Orchestrator,   3. EdgeConnect in AWS, Azure, GCP
vendor: Silver Peak Systems, Inc.
versions:
status: affected, version: All versions affected prior to Silver Peak Unity ECOS™ 8.3.2+, 8.1.9.12+ and Silver Peak Unity Orchestrator™ 8.9.2+
}
metrics:
cvssV3_1: [
attackComplexity: HIGH
attackVector: NETWORK
availabilityImpact: HIGH
baseScore: 6
baseSeverity: MEDIUM
confidentialityImpact: LOW
integrityImpact: HIGH
privilegesRequired: HIGH
scope: UNCHANGED
userInteraction: REQUIRED
vectorString: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H
version: 3.1
]
solutions: Any required configuration
•	Do not change Orchestrator’s IP address as discovered by the EdgeConnect appliance.
•	Upgrade to Silver Peak Unity ECOS™ 8.3.2+ or 8.1.9.12+ and Silver Peak Unity Orchestrator™ 8.9.2+.
•	In Orchestrator, enable the “Verify Orchestrator Certificate” option under Advanced Security Settings.
Solution link - References
The full details of the CVE can be found at https://www.silver-peak.com/sites/default/files/advisory/security_advisory_notice_rogue_orchestrator_cve_2020_12143.pdf