CVE-2020-7114 Missing authorization in ClearPass Policy Manager

Critical 9.8 Published 16 Apr 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attackers on the same network segment can modify databases via crafted HTTP packets, potentially leading to complete cluster compromise.

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

What is CVE-2020-7114?

CVE-2020-7114 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in ClearPass Policy Manager, published on 16 Apr 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability exists allowing attackers, when present in the same network segment as ClearPass' management interface, to make changes to certain databases in ClearPass by crafting HTTP packets. As a result of this attack, a possible complete cluster compromise might occur. Resolution: Fixed in 6.7.13, 6.8.4, 6.9.0 and higher.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-7114?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Arubanetworks Clearpass.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7114?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-7114 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-2020-7114 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-7114 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m8j6-cx9x-6pxx.