What is CVE-2021-29140?

CVE-2021-29140 is a high-severity vulnerability in Arubanetworks Clearpass, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2021-04-29.

How severe is CVE-2021-29140?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.

XXE in Arubanetworks Clearpass

CVE-2021-29140

A remote XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability was discovered in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager version(s): Prior to 6.9.5, 6.8.9, 6.7.14-HF1. Aruba has released patches for Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager that address this security vulnerability.

Vulnerability class: XXE (XML External Entity)

EPSS: 0.016 (72.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L.

Affected products

Arubanetworks Clearpass
N/a Aruba Clearpass Policy Manager — versions Prior to 6.9.5, 6.8.9, 6.7.14-HF1

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-611 — Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE)

References

security-alert@hpe.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-29140?: CVE-2021-29140 is a high-severity vulnerability in Arubanetworks Clearpass, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2021-04-29.
How severe is CVE-2021-29140?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.