XXE in Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager
CVE-2018-7063
In Aruba ClearPass, disabled API admins can still perform read/write operations. In certain circumstances, API admins in ClearPass which have been disabled may still be able to perform read/write operations on parts of the XML API. This can lead to unauthorized access to the API and complete compromise of the ClearPass instance if an attacker knows of the existence of these accounts.
Vulnerability class: XXE (XML External Entity)
EPSS: 0.009 (54.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Arubanetworks Clearpass_policy_manager
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise Aruba Clearpass Policy Manager — versions ClearPass 6.7.x prior to 6.7.6, ClearPass 6.6.10 and earlier without hotfix applied
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-alert@hpe.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-7063?
- CVE-2018-7063 is a high-severity vulnerability in Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2018-12-07.
- How severe is CVE-2018-7063?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.