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CVE-2022-37879: Vulnerabilities in the ClearPass Policy Manager web-based management interface allow remote authenticated u...

Vulnerabilities in the ClearPass Policy Manager web-based management interface allow remote authenticated users to run arbitrary commands on the underlying host. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands as root on the underlying operating system leading to complete system compromise in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager version(s): 6.10.x: 6.10.6 and below; 6.9.x: 6.9.11 and below. Aruba has released upgrades for Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager that address these security vulnerabilities.

HighCVSS 7.2Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

This flaw lets a remote authenticated user run commands as root on affected Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager hosts. Because ClearPass supports network access control, a compromise could affect a sensitive security control plane, not just one server.

Executive priority

Treat as high priority where affected ClearPass systems manage production network access. The bug requires privileged authentication, but successful compromise gives root control of a critical infrastructure management host.

Technical view

CVE-2022-37879 is a CWE-77 command injection issue in the ClearPass Policy Manager web-based management interface. Affected versions are 6.10.x through 6.10.6 and 6.9.x through 6.9.11. CVSS 3.1 is 7.2 with network access, low complexity, high privileges, no user interaction, and high impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running affected Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager versions where authenticated users can reach the web management interface. Internet or broadly accessible management interfaces increase concern, but the source bundle does not state exposure prevalence.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Exploitation requires an authenticated high-privilege user per the CVSS vector. A successful exploit can execute arbitrary root commands on the underlying operating system.

Researcher notes

The key evidence is vendor-reported authenticated root command execution through the web management interface. The public bundle does not provide exploit details, proof of exploitation, or exact fixed version numbers beyond saying Aruba released upgrades.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager using Aruba's released fixes for this advisory.
  • Prioritize affected management servers that are reachable from untrusted networks.
  • Restrict access to the web management interface to trusted administrative networks.
  • Review Aruba's advisory for version-specific upgrade and operational guidance.
  • Audit privileged ClearPass accounts and remove unnecessary administrative access.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory ClearPass Policy Manager versions across all environments.
  • Confirm no instance runs 6.10.6 or below in 6.10.x.
  • Confirm no instance runs 6.9.11 or below in 6.9.x.
  • Verify management interface access is limited to approved administrator networks.
  • Review logs for unusual authenticated management activity around exposed systems.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
3

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.2 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.2CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.25.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.2High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2022-37879Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
n/aAruba ClearPass Policy Manager6.10.x: 6.10.6 and below, 6.9.x: 6.9.11 and belowListed
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-77

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