CVE-2021-40992 SQL injection in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager

High 7.2 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager to read or modify database contents.

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-2021-40992?

CVE-2021-40992 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager, published on 15 Oct 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A remote SQL injection vulnerability was discovered in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager version(s): ClearPass Policy Manager 6.10.x prior to 6.10.2 - - ClearPass Policy Manager 6.9.x prior to 6.9.7-HF1 - - ClearPass Policy Manager 6.8.x prior to 6.8.9-HF1. Aruba has released patches for ClearPass Policy Manager that address this security vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-40992?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40992?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-40992 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-2021-40992 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-40992 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-85m4-75r7-pcvq.

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