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CVE-2013-2269

5.0 · MEDIUM

The Sponsorship Confirmation functionality in Aruba Networks ClearPass 5.x, 6.0.1, and 6.0.2, and Amigopod/ClearPass Guest 3.0 through 3.9.7, allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restr…

Published Oct 1, 2013arubanetworksCWE-264EPSS 1.36%

Overview

CVE-2013-2269 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting arubanetworks clearpass. It was published on October 1, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Sponsorship Confirmation functionality in Aruba Networks ClearPass 5.x, 6.0.1, and 6.0.2, and Amigopod/ClearPass Guest 3.0 through 3.9.7, allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and approve a request by sending a guest request, then using "parameter manipulation" in conjunction with information from a "default holding page" to discover the link that is used for sponsor approval of the guest request, then performing a direct request to that link.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from arubanetworks. Update clearpass to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/53358Refwww.arubanetworks.com/support/alerts/aid-050813.ascRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/59805Refsecunia.com/advisories/53358Refwww.arubanetworks.com/support/alerts/aid-050813.ascRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/59805

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2269?

CVE-2013-2269 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting arubanetworks clearpass. It was published on October 1, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-2269?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-2269?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from arubanetworks. Update clearpass to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2013-2269?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2013-2269 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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