CVE-2021-26686 SQL injection in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager

Medium 6.5 Published 23 Feb 2021 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers can exploit SQL injection in the web interface to read and modify sensitive database information 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-2021-26686?

CVE-2021-26686 is a medium-severity SQL 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 SQL Injection vulnerabilitiy 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 web-based management interface API of ClearPass could allow an authenticated remote attacker to conduct SQL injection attacks against the ClearPass instance. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain and modify sensitive information in the underlying database.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-26686?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2021-26686?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-26686 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-2021-26686 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-26686 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c73q-37qc-p5j8.