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CVE-2022-23669NVD status: Modified

A remote authorization bypass vulnerability was discovered in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager…

CVE-2022-23669 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 1.06% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 65% of scored CVEs.

Next patch cycle

High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.

What to do

  1. Update Clearpass Policy Manager to 6.8.9 or a later version.
  2. Read the advisory on arubanetworks.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.

Affected products and versions

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed in
Aruba ClearPass Policy ManagerAruba ClearPass Policy ManagerNot specified in the recordNot stated
Aruba NetworksClearpass Policy Manager6.7.14 and earlier; 6.8.0 up to, but not including, 6.8.9; 6.9.0 through 6.9.9; 6.10.0 through 6.10.4; 6.8.96.8.9

Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.

How the severity score breaks down

Attack vector
NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
Attack complexity
LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
Privileges required
LowA basic user account is enough.
User interaction
NoneNo action by a victim is required.
Scope
UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
Confidentiality
HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
Integrity
HighData or code can be modified at will.
Availability
HighThe component can be taken down completely.

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.

Scoring systemScoreSeverityScored by
CVSS 3.18.8HighNVD
CVSS 2.06.5MediumNVD

Official description

A remote authorization bypass vulnerability was discovered in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager version(s): 6.10.4 and below, 6.9.9 and below, 6.8.9-HF2 and below, 6.7.x and below. Aruba has released updates to ClearPass Policy Manager that address this security vulnerability.

Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.

Timeline

  1. CVE record published.
  2. Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).

References

Other vulnerabilities in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager

All Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager vulnerabilities

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