HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command
CVE-2024-51771 is a high-severity improper neutralization of special elements used in a command vulnerability in HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager from Hewlett Packard Enterprise, 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. Affected HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager versions: 6.12.0 through 6.12.2; 6.11.0 through 6.11.9. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 56% of scored CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Read the advisory on support.hpe.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager | 6.12.0 through 6.12.2; 6.11.0 through 6.11.9 | Not stated |
| Aruba Networks | clearpass_policy_manager | 6.12.0 through 6.12.2; 6.11.0 through 6.11.9 | Not stated |
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 system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.2 | High | CNA (hpe.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 8.8 | High | NVD |
Official description
A vulnerability in the HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager web-based management interface could allow an authenticated remote threat actor to conduct a remote code execution attack. Successful exploitation could enable the attacker to run arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command
The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- If at all possible, use library calls rather than external processes to recreate the desired functionality.
- If possible, ensure that all external commands called from the program are statically created.
- Run time: Run time policy enforcement may be used in an allowlist fashion to prevent use of any non-sanctioned commands.
More Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command vulnerabilities (CWE-77)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other vulnerabilities in HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager
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Recent Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command vulnerabilities
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