CVE-2022-23663Network attack vector

Root command execution via authenticated web management

Published May 16, 2022 · Updated Aug 3, 2024

OS command injection in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager 6.10.4 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute commands as root. The affected web-based management interface accepts attacker-controlled input in a way that reaches operating-system command execution, but HPE has not published the specific endpoint or parameter operation for this CVE. An authenticated management account is required; successful exploitation grants root control of the underlying appliance and can result in complete system compromise.

CVSS severity7.2
High
EPSS probability2.22%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

OS command injection in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager 6.10.4 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute commands as root. The affected web-based management interface accepts attacker-controlled input in a way that reaches operating-system command execution, but HPE has not published the specific endpoint or parameter operation for this CVE. An authenticated management account is required; successful exploitation grants root control of the underlying appliance and can result in complete system compromise.

The record

CVE
CVE-2022-23663
Published
May 16, 2022
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. May 16, 2022CVE 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=6.10.4 and below, 6.9.9 and below, 6.8.9-HF2 and below, 6.7.x and below

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) · HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Managerversion=6.10.4 and below, 6.9.9 and below, 6.8.9-HF2 and below, 6.7.x and below

Published CVSS scores

7.2Hewlett Packard EnterpriseCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
9.1NIST NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/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

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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