CVE-2020-7114

A vulnerability exists allowing attackers, when present in the same network segment as ClearPass' management interface, to make changes to certain databases in…

published April 16, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
65.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ If attackers share the same network segment as your ClearPass management interface, they could potentially wreak havoc by altering databases with just a few crafted HTTP packets! 🔥 Think of ClearPass' management interface as a high-security bank vault. If someone knows which door to jiggle from the inside, they could easily access sensitive information and change the vault's contents without anyone noticing — a shocking breach of trust! This vulnerability could lead to a complete cluster compromise, allowing attackers to manipulate critical databases. If they gain access, they could alter configurations or steal sensitive information, leaving your network vulnerable and your data integrity in jeopardy.

Put simply

Think of ClearPass' management interface as a high-security bank vault. If someone knows which door to jiggle from the inside, they could easily access sensitive information and change the vault's contents without anyone noticing — a shocking breach of trust! CVE-2020-7114 allows attackers on the same network segment as ClearPass' management interface to craft HTTP packets to modify certain databases, compromising the system's integrity.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to a complete cluster compromise, allowing attackers to manipulate critical databases. If they gain access, they could alter configurations or steal sensitive information, leaving your network vulnerable and your data integrity in jeopardy. To protect against this vulnerability, upgrade ClearPass to version 6.7.13, 6.8.4, or 6.9.0 and higher. Additionally, ensure your network segmentation practices are robust to limit unauthorized access to the management interface. You've got this! With these upgrades, your ClearPass will be back in secure mode in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01089 · 65.1th percentile
Published
2020-04-16T16:14Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 APR 16:14Z
    A vulnerability exists allowing attackers, when present in the same network segment as ClearPass' management interface, to make changes to certain databases in…
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