CVE-2022-43532 Cross-site scripting in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager

High 8.0 Published 3 Jan 2023 Updated 10 Apr 2025

Authenticated attackers can inject scripts into the ClearPass Policy Manager web interface to execute code in admin browsers.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-43532?

CVE-2022-43532 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager, published on 3 Jan 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of ClearPass Policy Manager could allow an authenticated remote attacker to conduct a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against an administrative user of the interface. A successful exploit allows an attacker to execute arbitrary script code in a victim's browser in the context of the affected interface in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager version(s): ClearPass Policy Manager 6.10.x: 6.10.7 and below and ClearPass Policy Manager 6.9.x: 6.9.12 and below.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-43532?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43532?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-43532 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2022-43532 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-43532 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v7r3-qrh4-2xr2.