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Clearpass Policy ManagerApplication · Arubanetworks

CVE-2024-26294

HIGH · 8.8 CVSS v3.1 Published 2024-02-27
Fix available
A fix is available. Upgrade to 6.9.13 / 6.10.8 or later.
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94/100
Remediation priority · Urgent
Remotely reachable Zero-click

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 · unedited
Vulnerabilities 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.

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 confidence

Command injection vulnerability in ClearPass Policy Manager's web-based management interface allows authenticated remote users to execute arbitrary commands as root on the underlying host operating system, achieving full system compromise.

MitigationRestrict access to the ClearPass management interface to trusted administrators only, apply vendor patches when available, and implement network segmentation to limit exposure.

Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.

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
Clearpass Policy ManagerApplication
Affected:>= 6.9.0, < 6.9.13>= 6.10.0, < 6.10.8>= 6.11.0, <= 6.11.6= 6.9.13= 6.10.8= 6.12.0

CVSS 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
Low
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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 checks

Work through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.

  1. Identify if ClearPass Policy Manager is installed
    Check for ClearPass Policy Manager installation by reviewing running services or installed software on the system. On the CLI, run 'show version' or check system information for Aruba ClearPass indicators.
    Affected if ClearPass Policy Manager software is present on the system
  2. Determine the installed version
    Access the ClearPass CLI and run the version command (such as 'show version' or inspect version files) to obtain the exact installed version number.
    Affected if The installed version falls within any of these ranges: 6.9.0 to 6.9.13 (excluding 6.9.13), 6.10.0 to 6.10.8 (excluding 6.10.8), 6.11.0 to 6.11.6, or equals 6.12.0. Also affected if the version is exactly 6.9.13, 6.10.8, or 6.12.0.
  3. Verify web management interface accessibility
    Determine if the ClearPass web-based management interface (typically ports 443 or 8080) is accessible from network locations. Check firewall rules, listening services, and network exposure.
    Affected if The web management interface is reachable from network segments beyond trusted administrator workstations
  4. Confirm authentication configuration
    Review the ClearPass authentication settings to determine if local or remote user accounts are configured for web interface access. Check user account existence and role assignments.
    Affected if User accounts exist that can authenticate to the ClearPass web management interface

The environment is affected if ClearPass Policy Manager is installed with a version matching the vulnerable ranges AND the web management interface is accessible with valid authentication credentials.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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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 · scoped
Upgrade available Upgrade to 6.9.13 / 6.10.8 or later
Fixed in 6.9.136.10.8
Interim mitigation

Restrict access to the ClearPass management interface to trusted administrators only, apply vendor patches when available, and implement network segmentation to limit exposure.

Recommended fix High confidence

Upgrade to Clearpass Policy Manager 6.9.13 (for 6.9.x), 6.10.8 (for 6.10.x), or 6.11.7+ (for 6.11.x)

  1. 1. Review current Clearpass Policy Manager version in use (Admin > About > Copyright)
  2. 2. Identify the current version within the affected ranges: 6.9.x (< 6.9.13), 6.10.x (< 6.10.8), or 6.11.x (< 6.11.7)
  3. 3. Schedule a maintenance window for the upgrade (ensure backup of configuration)
  4. 4. Download the appropriate fixed version from Aruba Support Portal or the official Aruba Networks website
  5. 5. Navigate to Administration > Server Manager > Server Configuration and select the node to upgrade
  6. 6. Upload the upgrade bundle and proceed with the upgrade process
  7. 7. After upgrade completes, verify the new version matches the fixed release (6.9.13, 6.10.8, or 6.11.7+)
  8. 8. Test critical policies and operator logins to confirm normal operation
Caveat Standard upgrade risks apply - backup configuration before upgrading; verify compatibility with integrated systems post-upgrade

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

Fix this in Clearpass Policy Manager Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation4.0 h
  • Implementation8.0 h
  • Testing4.0 h
  • Review / QA2.0 h
18.0 hours of engineering $3,200
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