CVE-2020-7116Network attack vector

Authenticated OS command execution via undisclosed WebUI functions

Published Jun 3, 2020 · Updated Aug 4, 2024

Command execution in affected Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager 6.7.x, 6.8.x, and 6.9.x releases allows remote authenticated users to run OS commands. The flaw resides in one of two WebUI administrative functions covered by the bulletin, but HPE has not disclosed the function or its incorrect handling of input. Administrative-interface access is required, and successful exploitation executes commands with the appliance operating system's privileges.

CVSS severity7.2
High
EPSS probability3.33%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Command execution in affected Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager 6.7.x, 6.8.x, and 6.9.x releases allows remote authenticated users to run OS commands. The flaw resides in one of two WebUI administrative functions covered by the bulletin, but HPE has not disclosed the function or its incorrect handling of input. Administrative-interface access is required, and successful exploitation executes commands with the appliance operating system's privileges.

The record

CVE
CVE-2020-7116
Published
Jun 3, 2020
Updated
Aug 4, 2024
Vendor
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
Product
HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager
Classifications
T1059
Attack vector
network
Privileges
admin

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Jun 3, 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 6.9.x prior to 6.9.1 ClearPass 6.8.x prior to 6.8.5-HF ClearPass 6.7.x prior to 6.7.13-HF

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesadmin

What is affected?

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) · HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Managerversion=ClearPass 6.9.x prior to 6.9.1 ClearPass 6.8.x prior to 6.8.5-HF ClearPass 6.7.x prior to 6.7.13-HF

Published CVSS scores

7.2Hewlett Packard EnterpriseCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
7.2NIST NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
9.0NIST NVDAV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

CVSS describes severity. EPSS estimates exploitation probability.

Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesadmin
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

T1059Command and Scripting Interpreter

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