CVE-2023-43507 Authenticated SQL Injection Vulnerability in ClearPass Policy Manager Web-based Management Interface

High 7.2 Published 24 Oct 2023 Updated 11 Sep 2024

Authenticated attackers can perform SQL injection to read and modify sensitive database information, potentially compromising the ClearPass cluster.

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-2023-43507?

CVE-2023-43507 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager, published on 24 Oct 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of ClearPass Policy Manager could allow an authenticated remote attacker to conduct SQL injection attacks against the ClearPass Policy Manager instance. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain and modify sensitive information in the underlying database potentially leading to complete compromise of the ClearPass Policy Manager cluster.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-43507?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43507?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-43507 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-2023-43507 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-43507 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-79fx-6h56-pfcr.