CVE-2018-7065 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2018-7065 affecting Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager. Understand the SQL injection vulnerability, its impact, affected versions, and mitigation steps to secure your system.
Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager is susceptible to an SQL injection vulnerability that requires authentication, potentially leading to privilege escalation. This CVE affects all versions of ClearPass prior to 6.7.6 and ClearPass 6.6.10 without the necessary hotfix applied.
Understanding CVE-2018-7065
Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager SQL Injection Vulnerability
What is CVE-2018-7065?
Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager is impacted by an SQL injection vulnerability that allows authenticated users to potentially gain elevated privileges. This vulnerability could be exploited by an authenticated administrative user to obtain "appadmin" credentials, compromising the entire cluster.
The Impact of CVE-2018-7065
The vulnerability in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager poses a significant risk as it allows for privilege escalation, potentially leading to a complete compromise of the cluster. The issue has been addressed in versions 6.7.6 and 6.6.10-hotfix.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-7065
Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager Vulnerability
Vulnerability Description
- Authenticated SQL injection vulnerability in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager
- Allows for privilege escalation and potential compromise of the entire cluster
Affected Systems and Versions
- All versions of ClearPass prior to 6.7.6
- ClearPass 6.6.10 and earlier without the necessary hotfix applied
Exploitation Mechanism
- Requires authentication
- Authenticated administrative users can exploit the vulnerability to gain "appadmin" credentials
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting Against CVE-2018-7065
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply the necessary patches and updates to ClearPass versions 6.7.6 and 6.6.10-hotfix
- Monitor for any unauthorized access or unusual activities in the system
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software to prevent known vulnerabilities
- Implement strong authentication mechanisms and access controls
Patching and Updates
- Ensure all ClearPass installations are updated to versions 6.7.6 and 6.6.10-hotfix to mitigate the SQL injection vulnerability