CVE-2018-7059 Information disclosure in n/a

High 8.8 Published 6 Aug 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

An authenticated user with monitoring permissions can exploit an API flaw to obtain cluster credentials, leading to privilege escalation.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-7059?

CVE-2018-7059 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Aug 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Aruba ClearPass prior to 6.6.9 has a vulnerability in the API that helps to coordinate cluster actions. An authenticated user with the "mon" permission could use this vulnerability to obtain cluster credentials which could allow privilege escalation. This vulnerability is only present when authenticated as a user with "mon" permission.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-7059?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hp Aruba Clearpass Policy Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7059?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-7059 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-7059 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-7059 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-44c7-h9h2-wj6v.