CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-2269

First published: Tue Oct 01 2013(Updated: )

The Sponsorship Confirmation functionality in Aruba Networks ClearPass 5.x, 6.0.1, and 6.0.2, and Amigopod/ClearPass Guest 3.0 through 3.9.7, allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and approve a request by sending a guest request, then using "parameter manipulation" in conjunction with information from a "default holding page" to discover the link that is used for sponsor approval of the guest request, then performing a direct request to that link.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Aruba Networks ClearPass=5.0.1
Aruba Networks ClearPass=5.1
Aruba Networks ClearPass=5.2
Aruba Networks ClearPass=6.0.1
Aruba Networks ClearPass=6.0.2
Aruba Networks ClearPass Guest=3.0
Aruba Networks ClearPass Guest=3.1
Aruba Networks ClearPass Guest=3.2
Aruba Networks ClearPass Guest=3.3
Aruba Networks ClearPass Guest=3.5
Aruba Networks ClearPass Guest=3.7
Aruba Networks ClearPass Guest=3.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-2269?

    CVE-2013-2269 has a Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) score that reflects a medium to high severity due to the potential for unauthorized access.

  • How can I fix CVE-2013-2269?

    To mitigate CVE-2013-2269, update to the latest version of Aruba Networks ClearPass or ClearPass Guest as per the vendor's guidance.

  • What are the affected versions of Aruba Networks software for CVE-2013-2269?

    CVE-2013-2269 affects Aruba Networks ClearPass versions 5.x, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, and ClearPass Guest versions 3.0 through 3.9.7.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-2269?

    CVE-2013-2269 is a security vulnerability that allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions through parameter manipulation.

  • What are the potential risks associated with CVE-2013-2269?

    If exploited, CVE-2013-2269 could allow attackers to approve guest requests, leading to unauthorized access to network resources.

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