CVE-2021-40992 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager has a remote SQL injection vulnerability that affects versions prior to 6.10.2, 6.9.7-HF1, and 6.8.9-HF1.

Understanding CVE-2021-40992

A detailed overview of the remote SQL injection vulnerability in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager.

What is CVE-2021-40992?

Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager versions 6.10.x, 6.9.x, and 6.8.x are susceptible to a remote SQL injection vulnerability. Aruba has released patches to mitigate this issue.

The Impact of CVE-2021-40992

The vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to data exposure, modification, or deletion.

Technical Details of CVE-2021-40992

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Vulnerability Description

A remote SQL injection flaw in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager versions mentioned allows for unauthorized SQL queries.

Affected Systems and Versions

Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager 6.10.x prior to 6.10.2
ClearPass Policy Manager 6.9.x prior to 6.9.7-HF1
ClearPass Policy Manager 6.8.x prior to 6.8.9-HF1

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited remotely by sending crafted SQL queries to the affected system.

Mitigation and Prevention

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Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the security patches provided by Aruba for ClearPass Policy Manager.
Monitor network logs for any suspicious SQL queries.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
Implement network segmentation to restrict access to critical systems.

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security updates and patches released by Aruba to address CVE-2021-40992.