CVE-2021-40996: Critical severity aruba clearpass policy manager vulnerability
A remote authentication bypass 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-40996?
CVE-2021-40996 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote authentication bypass.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40996?
To fix CVE-2021-40996, upgrade your Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager to version 6.10.2 or later, 6.9.7-HF1 or later, or 6.8.9-HF1 or later.
Which versions of Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager are affected by CVE-2021-40996?
Affect versions include ClearPass Policy Manager 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.
Is CVE-2021-40996 being actively exploited?
There is no publically available information to confirm whether CVE-2021-40996 is currently being actively exploited.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2021-40996?
The potential impacts of CVE-2021-40996 include unauthorized access to user accounts and sensitive information due to remote authentication bypass.