RCE in Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager
CVE-2021-26679
A remote authenticated command injection vulnerability was discovered in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager version(s): Prior to 6.9.5, 6.8.8-HF1, 6.7.14-HF1. A vulnerability in the ClearPass web-based management interface allows remote authenticated users to run arbitrary commands on the underlying host. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands as root on the underlying operating system leading to complete system compromise.
Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)
EPSS: 0.025 (82.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Arubanetworks Clearpass_policy_manager — versions 6.7.14, 6.8.8
- N/a Aruba Clearpass Policy Manager — versions Prior to 6.9.5, 6.8.8-HF1, 6.7.14-HF1
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-alert@hpe.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-26679?
- CVE-2021-26679 is a high-severity vulnerability in Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager, classified under OS Command Injection. CVSS score: 7.2/10. Published 2021-02-23.
- How severe is CVE-2021-26679?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.2 out of 10.