CVE-2018-7060 : What You Need to Know

Aruba ClearPass 6.6.x prior to 6.6.9 and 6.7.x prior to 6.7.1 is vulnerable to CSRF attacks against authenticated users.

Understanding CVE-2018-7060

The web administrative interface of Aruba ClearPass is susceptible to cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks targeting authenticated users.

What is CVE-2018-7060?

Aruba ClearPass versions 6.6.x before 6.6.9 and 6.7.x before 6.7.1 are vulnerable to CSRF attacks, allowing unauthorized manipulation of authenticated users.

The Impact of CVE-2018-7060

Attackers can trick authenticated users into executing actions on the interface without their knowledge.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-7060

Aruba ClearPass is affected by the following:

Vulnerability Description

CSRF vulnerability in the web administrative interface

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Aruba ClearPass
Vendor: Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Vulnerable Versions: 6.6.x prior to 6.6.9 and 6.7.x prior to 6.7.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to manipulate authenticated users into performing unintended actions.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take:

Update Aruba ClearPass to versions 6.6.9 or 6.7.1 to mitigate the CSRF vulnerability Long-Term Security Practices:
Educate users on CSRF attacks and safe browsing practices
Implement multi-factor authentication for enhanced security
Regularly monitor and audit web administrative activities
Patching and Updates: Stay informed about security updates and apply patches promptly.