CVE-2017-5827 Cross-site scripting in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager

Medium 5.4 Published 15 Feb 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Reflected cross-site scripting in HPE Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager allows attackers to execute scripts in user sessions.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2017-5827?

CVE-2017-5827 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager, published on 15 Feb 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A reflected cross site scripting vulnerability in HPE Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager version 6.6.x was found.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-5827?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hp Aruba Clearpass Policy Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5827?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-5827 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2017-5827 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-5827 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7cx3-vj8r-gpvc.