CVE-2018-7066

Severity: critical (CVSS 9.0 v3.0)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 3.5% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2018-12-07 · updated 2026-06-17

Description

An unauthenticated remote command execution exists in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager on linked devices. The ClearPass OnConnect feature permits administrators to link other network devices into ClearPass for the purpose of collecting enhanced information about connected endpoints. A defect in the API could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on one of the linked devices. This vulnerability is only applicable if credentials for devices have been supplied to ClearPass under Configuration -> Network -> Devices -> CLI Settings. Resolution: Fixed in 6.7.5 and 6.6.10-hotfix.

Affected products

Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager: before 6.6.10; from 6.7.0 before 6.7.5 — fixed in 6.6.10, 6.7.5

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager 6.6.10, 6.7.5. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

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