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CVE-2018-7065

7.2 · HIGH

An authenticated SQL injection vulnerability in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager can lead to privilege escalation.

Published Dec 7, 2018CWE-89EPSS 0.91%

Overview

CVE-2018-7065 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 7, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

An authenticated SQL injection vulnerability in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager can lead to privilege escalation. All versions of ClearPass are affected by multiple authenticated SQL injection vulnerabilities. In each case, an authenticated administrative user of any type could exploit this vulnerability to gain access to "appadmin" credentials, leading to complete cluster compromise. Resolution: Fixed in 6.7.6 and 6.6.10-hotfix.

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-2018-7065?

CVE-2018-7065 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 7, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2018-7065?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-7065?

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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