CVE-2021-26680Network attack vector

Authenticated root command execution via web interface

Published Feb 23, 2021 · Updated Aug 3, 2024

OS command injection in ClearPass Policy Manager before 6.9.5, 6.8.8-HF1, or 6.7.14-HF1 allows remote authenticated users to run commands. HPE identifies the web-based management interface as the locus but has not disclosed the affected endpoint, parameter, or unsafe command-building operation. Administrative authentication is required; successful exploitation executes arbitrary commands as root and completely compromises the appliance.

CVSS severity7.2
High
EPSS probability2.51%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

OS command injection in ClearPass Policy Manager before 6.9.5, 6.8.8-HF1, or 6.7.14-HF1 allows remote authenticated users to run commands. HPE identifies the web-based management interface as the locus but has not disclosed the affected endpoint, parameter, or unsafe command-building operation. Administrative authentication is required; successful exploitation executes arbitrary commands as root and completely compromises the appliance.

The record

CVE
CVE-2021-26680
Published
Feb 23, 2021
Updated
Aug 3, 2024
Vendor
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
Product
HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager
Classifications
CWE-78, T1059
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Feb 23, 2021CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Aug 3, 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=Prior to 6.9.5, 6.8.8-HF1, 6.7.14-HF1

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) · HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Managerversion=Prior to 6.9.5, 6.8.8-HF1, 6.7.14-HF1

Published CVSS scores

9.0NIST National Vulnerability DatabaseAV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
7.2NIST National Vulnerability DatabaseCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
7.2Hewlett Packard EnterpriseCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS describes severity. EPSS estimates exploitation probability.

Attacks

What attackers are doing with it

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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
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
T1059Command and Scripting Interpreter

Public exploit references

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