CVE-2023-25589

Unauthenticated Arbitrary User Creation Leads to Complete System Compromise

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of ClearPass Policy Manager could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to create arbitrary users on the platform. A successful exploit allows an attacker to achieve total cluster compromise.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.95% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory arubanetworks.com
Affected: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2023-003.txt vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-25589?
CVE-2023-25589 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-25589?
To fix CVE-2023-25589, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-25589 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-25589 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-25589?
CVE-2023-25589 affects Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager.
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