CVE-2020-7111Network attack vector

Authenticated RCE via server-side injection

Published Apr 16, 2020 · Updated Aug 4, 2024

Server-side injection in HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager 6.7.x and 6.8.x before fixed releases allows remote authenticated users to execute code. The ClearPass administrative service processes attacker-controlled input in a server-side component without safe handling, allowing command execution. Access requires an authenticated administrative account, and the resulting execution can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the appliance.

CVSS severity7.2
High
EPSS probability1.89%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Server-side injection in HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager 6.7.x and 6.8.x before fixed releases allows remote authenticated users to execute code. The ClearPass administrative service processes attacker-controlled input in a server-side component without safe handling, allowing command execution. Access requires an authenticated administrative account, and the resulting execution can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the appliance.

The record

CVE
CVE-2020-7111
Published
Apr 16, 2020
Updated
Aug 4, 2024
Vendor
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
Product
HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager
Classifications
CWE-74
Attack vector
network
Privileges
admin

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Apr 16, 2020CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Aug 4, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=ClearPass 6.8.x prior to 6.8.5 ClearPass 6.7.x prior to 6.7.13

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesadmin

What is affected?

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) · HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Managerversion=ClearPass 6.8.x prior to 6.8.5 ClearPass 6.7.x prior to 6.7.13

Published CVSS scores

7.2NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
6.5NVDAV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P

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Attacks

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesadmin
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-74Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')

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