CVE-2020-7113 Missing authorization in ClearPass Policy Manager

Medium 4.9 Published 16 Apr 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attackers can intercept and modify HTTP parameters to compromise service accounts in ClearPass Policy Manager, requiring an upgrade to secure versions.

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-2020-7113?

CVE-2020-7113 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in ClearPass Policy Manager, published on 16 Apr 2020. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was found when an attacker, while communicating with the ClearPass management interface, is able to intercept and change parameters in the HTTP packets resulting in the compromise of some of ClearPass' service accounts. Resolution: Fixed in 6.7.10, 6.8.1, 6.9.0 and higher.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-7113?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Arubanetworks Clearpass.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7113?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-7113 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2020-7113 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-7113 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3whq-m5gj-947w.