HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager: Weak Authentication
CVE-2025-23058 is a high-severity weak authentication vulnerability in HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager from Hewlett Packard Enterprise, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 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 <=6.12.3; 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 0.71% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 54% of scored CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Update Clearpass Policy Manager to 6.11.10 or 6.12.4, whichever matches your release line, or a later version.
- 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 <=6.12.3; 6.11.0 through <=6.11.9 | Not stated |
| Aruba Networks | Clearpass Policy Manager | 6.11.0 up to, but not including, 6.11.10; 6.12.0 up to, but not including, 6.12.4 | 6.11.10, 6.12.4 |
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
- NoneAvailability is not affected.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 8.8 | High | CNA (hpe.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 8.1 | High | NVD |
Official description
A vulnerability in the ClearPass Policy Manager web-based management interface allows a low-privileged (read-only) authenticated remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to data and the ability to execute functions that should be restricted to administrators only with read/write privileges. Successful exploitation could enable a low-privileged user to execute administrative functions leading to an escalation of privileges.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Weak Authentication
The product uses an authentication mechanism to restrict access to specific users or identities, but the mechanism does not sufficiently prove that the claimed identity is correct.
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
- 7.8 High severity
- 8.8 High severity
- 8.1 High severity
- 8.0 High severity
- 8.8 High severity
Recent Weak Authentication vulnerabilities
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