#VU73715 Improper Authorization in ClearPass Policy Manager - CVE-2023-25594

Vulnerability identifier: #VU73715

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-25594

CWE-ID: CWE-285

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ClearPass Policy Manager
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Aruba Networks

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization in the web-based management interface. A remote user can bypass authorization and complete state-changing actions.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ClearPass Policy Manager: 6.9.0 - 6.11.1

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External links
https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2023-003.txt

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.