CVE-2018-7065 SQL injection in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager

High 7.2 Published 7 Dec 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Authenticated administrators can exploit SQL injection to gain appadmin credentials, leading to complete cluster compromise in Aruba ClearPass.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-7065?

CVE-2018-7065 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager, published on 7 Dec 2018. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An authenticated SQL injection vulnerability in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager can lead to privilege escalation. All versions of ClearPass are affected by multiple authenticated SQL injection vulnerabilities. In each case, an authenticated administrative user of any type could exploit this vulnerability to gain access to "appadmin" credentials, leading to complete cluster compromise. Resolution: Fixed in 6.7.6 and 6.6.10-hotfix.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-7065?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7065?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-7065 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2018-7065 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-7065 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p87p-59p8-545p.