CVE-2022-37883
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedVulnerabilities in the ClearPass Policy Manager web-based management interface allow 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 in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager version(s): 6.10.x: 6.10.6 and below; 6.9.x: 6.9.11 and below. Aruba has released upgrades for Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager that address these security vulnerabilities.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · high confidenceCommand injection vulnerability in the ClearPass Policy Manager web-based management interface allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands as root on the underlying host operating system, resulting in complete system compromise.
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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data>= 6.9.0, < 6.9.12>= 6.10.0, < 6.10.7CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- High
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Confirm ClearPass Policy Manager installationIdentify if Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager is deployed on the system. Check for the product via package manager, service processes, or documentation inventory.Affected if ClearPass Policy Manager software is installed on the system.
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Determine installed versionLocate the ClearPass Policy Manager version information. This is typically available in the web interface under 'Administration > About', or via CLI command 'show version' if you have console access, or by reviewing installation documentation for version file locations.Affected if The installed version falls within 6.9.0 through 6.9.11, or 6.10.0 through 6.10.6.
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Verify web management interface exposureDetermine if the ClearPass Policy Manager web-based management interface (default ports 443 or 8080) is accessible from network locations. Check firewall rules, reverse proxy configurations, or network access control lists.Affected if The web management interface is exposed to network access, particularly untrusted networks.
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Review authentication configurationCheck whether local or external authentication sources (Active Directory, RADIUS, TACACS+) are configured and enabled for the ClearPass Policy Manager administrative interface.Affected if Administrative authentication is enabled and accessible, providing potential vectors for authenticated command injection.
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Inspect for signs of compromiseReview ClearPass system logs, audit logs, and shell history files for unexpected commands, unusual administrative activity, or indicators of remote access. Check for new user accounts or modified scripts.Affected if Evidence exists of unauthorized command execution, unexpected processes, or modification of system files.
A system is affected if ClearPass Policy Manager version 6.9.0-6.9.11 or 6.10.0-6.10.6 is installed and its web management interface is network-accessible with authentication enabled.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
dbcve · scoped6.9.126.10.7
Upgrade Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager to version 6.10.7 or later (for 6.10.x) or 6.9.12 or later (for 6.9.x) to remediate this vulnerability.
Upgrade to ClearPass Policy Manager 6.9.12 or higher (for 6.9.x installations), or 6.10.7 or higher (for 6.10.x installations)
- 1. Back up the ClearPass Policy Manager configuration before initiating any upgrade.
- 2. Download the appropriate upgrade package from Aruba's support portal (either 6.9.12 or higher for 6.9.x, or 6.10.7 or higher for 6.10.x).
- 3. Access the ClearPass Policy Manager web-based management interface.
- 4. Navigate to the Administration > Software Update section.
- 5. Upload the upgrade package and initiate the upgrade process.
- 6. Verify the upgrade completed successfully by checking the software version in the About page.
- 7. Validate that all services are running normally after the upgrade.
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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