CVE-2021-26684 Command injection in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager

High 7.2 Published 23 Feb 2021 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Remote authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary commands as root on Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager, leading to complete system compromise.

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-2021-26684?

CVE-2021-26684 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager, published on 23 Feb 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A remote authenticated command injection vulnerability was discovered in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager version(s): Prior to 6.9.5, 6.8.8-HF1, 6.7.14-HF1. A vulnerability in the ClearPass web-based management interface allows remote authenticated users to run arbitrary commands on the underlying host. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands as root on the underlying operating system leading to complete system compromise.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-26684?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2021-26684?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-26684 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2021-26684 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-26684 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pjfw-gjxc-hvgp.