Local Privilege Escalation in ClearPass OnGuard Linux Agent
CVE-2023-25590

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
HP
Status
Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 March 2023

Summary

The ClearPass OnGuard Linux agent has a vulnerability that enables unauthorized users on a Linux instance to gain elevated privileges. If exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, effectively gaining root-level control over the affected system. This can lead to severe security risks, including unauthorized access and manipulation of sensitive data.

Affected Version(s)

Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager 6.11.1 and below

Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager 6.10.8 and below

Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager 6.9.13 and below

References

https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2023...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Luke Young (bugcrowd.com/bored_engineer)
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