CVE-2021-40992: SQL Injection

Published Oct 15, 2021
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Updated

A remote SQL injection 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 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.10.2
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.9.7-HF1
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.8.9-HF1

Event History

Oct 15, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:36 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-2021-40992?

CVE-2021-40992 is classified as a high-severity remote SQL injection vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-40992?

To fix CVE-2021-40992, 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-2021-40992?

CVE-2021-40992 affects Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager versions 6.10.x prior to 6.10.2, 6.9.x prior to 6.9.7-HF1, and 6.8.x prior to 6.8.9-HF1.

4

Can CVE-2021-40992 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2021-40992 can potentially allow attackers to execute unauthorized SQL commands, leading to data breaches.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-40992?

CVE-2021-40992 is a remote SQL injection vulnerability that can be exploited from a remote location.

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