CVE-2020-7110 : What You Need to Know

ClearPass Policy Manager is vulnerable to Stored Cross Site Scripting, allowing malicious scripts to be saved and executed, leading to privilege escalation.

Understanding CVE-2020-7110

What is CVE-2020-7110?

ClearPass Policy Manager is susceptible to Stored Cross Site Scripting, enabling a malicious or compromised administrator to execute harmful scripts within ClearPass, resulting in a privilege escalation attack.

The Impact of CVE-2020-7110

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to escalate privileges within the system, potentially compromising sensitive data and network security.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-7110

Vulnerability Description

ClearPass Policy Manager versions 6.8.x prior to 6.8.5 and 6.7.x prior to 6.7.13 are affected by Stored Cross Site Scripting, enabling the execution of malicious scripts.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: ClearPass Policy Manager
Versions Affected: ClearPass 6.8.x prior to 6.8.5, ClearPass 6.7.x prior to 6.7.13

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability allows a malicious or compromised administrator to save and execute scripts within ClearPass, leading to privilege escalation.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update ClearPass to version 6.8.5, 6.7.13, 6.9.0, or higher to address the vulnerability.
Regularly monitor and audit administrator activities within ClearPass to detect any unauthorized script executions.

Long-Term Security Practices

Educate administrators on secure coding practices to prevent the introduction of malicious scripts.
Implement strict access controls to limit the execution of scripts within ClearPass.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by the vendor to ensure the security of ClearPass Policy Manager.