What is the severity of CVE-2020-7116?

CVE-2020-7116 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to enable remote command execution on affected systems.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7116?

To fix CVE-2020-7116, upgrade the Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager to a version beyond 6.8.6 or 6.9.1, depending on your current version.

Which versions of ClearPass Policy Manager are affected by CVE-2020-7116?

CVE-2020-7116 affects Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager versions from 6.7.0 to 6.7.13 and from 6.8.0 to 6.8.6.

What risks are associated with CVE-2020-7116?

The risks associated with CVE-2020-7116 include potential unauthorized remote access and control of the underlying operating system.

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2020-7116?

Yes, an attacker must be authenticated to the administrative interface of ClearPass Policy Manager to exploit CVE-2020-7116.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-7116

critical

3/6/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-7116

First published: Wed Jun 03 2020(Updated: )

The ClearPass Policy Manager WebUI administrative interface has an authenticated command remote execution. When the attacker is already authenticated to the administrative interface, they could then exploit the system, leading to remote command execution in the underlying operating system. Resolution: Fixed in 6.7.13-HF, 6.8.5-HF, 6.8.6, 6.9.1 and higher.

Credit: security-alert@hpe.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager	>=6.7.0<=6.7.13
Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager	>=6.8.0<6.8.6
Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager	>=6.9.0<6.9.1

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Reference Links

https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2020-005.txt

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-7116?
CVE-2020-7116 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to enable remote command execution on affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7116?
To fix CVE-2020-7116, upgrade the Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager to a version beyond 6.8.6 or 6.9.1, depending on your current version.
Which versions of ClearPass Policy Manager are affected by CVE-2020-7116?
CVE-2020-7116 affects Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager versions from 6.7.0 to 6.7.13 and from 6.8.0 to 6.8.6.
What risks are associated with CVE-2020-7116?
The risks associated with CVE-2020-7116 include potential unauthorized remote access and control of the underlying operating system.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2020-7116?
Yes, an attacker must be authenticated to the administrative interface of ClearPass Policy Manager to exploit CVE-2020-7116.

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