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CVE-2017-9002

6.1 · MEDIUM

All versions of Aruba ClearPass prior to 6.6.8 contain reflected cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.

Published Aug 6, 2018CWE-79EPSS 0.92%

Overview

CVE-2017-9002 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 6, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

All versions of Aruba ClearPass prior to 6.6.8 contain reflected cross-site scripting vulnerabilities. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker who can trick a logged-in ClearPass administrative user into clicking a link could obtain sensitive information, such as session cookies or passwords. The vulnerability requires that an administrative users click on the malicious link while currently logged into ClearPass in the same browser.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9002?

CVE-2017-9002 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 6, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2017-9002?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1, 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-2017-9002?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

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