CVE-2021-40987: Command Injection

Published Oct 15, 2021
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Updated

A remote arbitrary command execution vulnerability was discovered in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager version(s): 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. Aruba has released patches for ClearPass Policy Manager that address this security vulnerability.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager>=6.8.0<6.8.9
Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager>=6.9.0<6.9.7
Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager>=6.10.0<6.10.2
Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager=6.8.9
Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager=6.9.7

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager 6.10.x to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.10.2
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager 6.9.x to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.9.7-HF1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager 6.8.x to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.9-HF1

Event History

Oct 15, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:33 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40987?

CVE-2021-40987 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote arbitrary command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-40987?

To fix CVE-2021-40987, update Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager to version 6.10.2 or later, 6.9.7-HF1 or later, or 6.8.9-HF1 or later.

3

Which versions of Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager are affected by CVE-2021-40987?

CVE-2021-40987 affects versions prior to 6.10.2, 6.9.7-HF1, and 6.8.9-HF1.

4

What consequences can result from exploiting CVE-2021-40987?

Exploitation of CVE-2021-40987 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system remotely.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-40987?

Yes, Aruba has released patches for CVE-2021-40987 for affected versions of ClearPass Policy Manager.

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