What is CVE-2023-25589?

CVE-2023-25589 is a vulnerability in the web-based management interface of ClearPass Policy Manager that allows an attacker to create arbitrary users on the platform.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-25589?

ClearPass Policy Manager versions 6.9.0 to 6.9.13, 6.10.0 to 6.10.8, 6.11.0, and 6.11.1 are affected by CVE-2023-25589.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-25589?

CVE-2023-25589 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-25589?

An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit CVE-2023-25589 to create arbitrary users on the ClearPass Policy Manager platform, potentially leading to total cluster compromise.

Is there a reference for more information about CVE-2023-25589?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2023-25589 at the following link: [Aruba Networks PSA](https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2023-003.txt).

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CVE-2023-25589

critical

9.8

14/3/2023

2/8/2024

CVE-2023-25589: Unauthenticated Arbitrary User Creation Leads to Complete System Compromise

First published: Tue Mar 14 2023(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of ClearPass Policy Manager could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to create arbitrary users on the platform. A successful exploit allows an attacker to achieve total cluster compromise.

Credit: security-alert@hpe.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager	>=6.9.0<=6.9.13
Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager	>=6.10.0<=6.10.8
Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager	=6.11.0
Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager	=6.11.1

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Reference Links

https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2023-003.txt

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-25589?
CVE-2023-25589 is a vulnerability in the web-based management interface of ClearPass Policy Manager that allows an attacker to create arbitrary users on the platform.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-25589?
ClearPass Policy Manager versions 6.9.0 to 6.9.13, 6.10.0 to 6.10.8, 6.11.0, and 6.11.1 are affected by CVE-2023-25589.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-25589?
CVE-2023-25589 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-25589?
An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit CVE-2023-25589 to create arbitrary users on the ClearPass Policy Manager platform, potentially leading to total cluster compromise.
Is there a reference for more information about CVE-2023-25589?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2023-25589 at the following link: [Aruba Networks PSA](https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2023-003.txt).

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