Vulnerability identifier: #VU73710

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-25589

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ClearPass Policy Manager
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Aruba Networks

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in the web-based management interface. A remote attacker can create arbitrary users on the platform and achieve total cluster compromise.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ClearPass Policy Manager: 6.9.0 - 6.11.1

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External links
http://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2023-003.txt

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.