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Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-23694 is an authenticated SQL injection issue in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager's web management interface. A logged-in remote attacker could access or change sensitive database information, with potential compromise of the ClearPass cluster. Aruba says affected 6.10.x and 6.9.x releases have vendor upgrades available.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority remediation for identity and network access infrastructure. ClearPass often supports access control decisions, so database compromise could affect sensitive information and operational trust. Prioritize upgrade verification over speculative exploit hunting unless local indicators appear.
Technical view
The flaw is CWE-89 SQL injection in the ClearPass Policy Manager web-based management interface. CVSS 3.1 is 8.8 with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Affected versions are 6.10.6 and below in 6.10.x, and 6.9.11 and below in 6.9.x.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager 6.10.6 or earlier, or 6.9.11 or earlier, is deployed and its web-based management interface is reachable by authenticated users. The source bundle does not identify other affected products or branches.
Exploitation context
The cited sources do not report active exploitation, and this CVE is not marked KEV in the provided bundle. Exploitation requires authenticated remote access, but the stated impact includes database access and modification with possible cluster compromise.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports an authenticated SQL injection condition with high CIA impact, but the bundle does not provide vulnerable parameters, exploit details, fixed version numbers, or proof of active exploitation. Analysis should remain advisory-driven and avoid assumptions beyond the listed ClearPass versions.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade affected Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager systems using Aruba's advisory guidance.
- Prioritize systems on 6.10.6 and below or 6.9.11 and below.
- If upgrade timing is constrained, check Aruba guidance for supported interim controls.
- Review management-interface access and remove unnecessary authenticated users.
- Monitor ClearPass management and database activity for suspicious authenticated actions.
Validation and detection
- Inventory ClearPass Policy Manager versions across all environments.
- Confirm no systems remain on affected 6.10.x or 6.9.x builds.
- Verify the web-based management interface is not broadly reachable.
- Review recent authenticated management activity for anomalies.
- Record upgrade evidence and advisory mapping for audit purposes.
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2022-013.txtCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.