CVE-2022-23658

A remote authentication bypass vulnerability was discovered in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager version(s): 6.10.4 and below, 6.9.9 and below, 6.8.9-HF2 and…

published May 16, 2022

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
86.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A remote authentication bypass vulnerability lurks in several versions of Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager! Imagine trusting a ticket that doesn’t actually have your name on it — that’s what this flaw allows! Think of it like a party with a guest list, but someone sneaks in with a forged invite — they waltz through the door and gain access without any checks! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass authentication entirely, allowing unauthorized access to the ClearPass Policy Manager. This could lead to sensitive network information being compromised, which is a serious risk to your security posture!

Put simply

Think of it like a party with a guest list, but someone sneaks in with a forged invite — they waltz through the door and gain access without any checks! This authentication bypass flaw occurs when the system fails to properly validate session tokens, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access to the application without proper credentials.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass authentication entirely, allowing unauthorized access to the ClearPass Policy Manager. This could lead to sensitive network information being compromised, which is a serious risk to your security posture! Update your Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager to the latest versions released by Aruba. Make sure to audit your authentication mechanisms to ensure there are no leftover gaps. Don’t wait, tighten those security bolts! You've got this! With these updates, you'll bolster your defenses and keep your network secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02872 · 86.7th percentile
Published
2022-05-16T19:22Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 MAY 19:22Z
    A remote authentication bypass vulnerability was discovered in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager version(s): 6.10.4 and below, 6.9.9 and below, 6.8.9-HF2 and…
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