Cross-site scripting in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Cross-site scripting
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · Low · None
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-79.
Summary
A remote reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability was discovered in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager version(s): Prior to 6.9.5, 6.8.8-HF1, 6.7.14-HF1. A vulnerability in the guest portal interface of ClearPass could allow a remote attacker to conduct a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the portal. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary script code in a victim’s browser in the context of the guest portal interface.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager | Prior to 6.9.5, 6.8.8-HF1, 6.7.14-HF1 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager Vendor— Affected Prior to 6.9.5, 6.8.8-HF1, 6.7.14-HF1 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 3
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:clearpass_policy_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 6.7.14; 6.8.0 to before 6.8.8; 6.9.0 to before 6.9.5 | Vulnerable | Arubanetworks |
| cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:clearpass_policy_manager:6.7.14:-:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.7.14 | Vulnerable | Arubanetworks |
| cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:clearpass_policy_manager:6.8.8:-:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.8.8 | Vulnerable | Arubanetworks |
- cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:clearpass_policy_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 6.7.14; 6.8.0 to before 6.8.8; 6.9.0 to before 6.9.5 Vulnerable ·Arubanetworks
- cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:clearpass_policy_manager:6.7.14:-:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.7.14 Vulnerable ·Arubanetworks
- cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:clearpass_policy_manager:6.8.8:-:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.8.8 Vulnerable ·Arubanetworks
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2021-26682
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-6c4r-x5cw-qvjp
References
More Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager vulnerabilities
- TI-2017-03639 Improper handling of exceptional conditions in Apache Struts KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2020-05728 Missing authentication in ClearPass Policy Manager CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2023-10890 Unauthenticated Arbitrary User Creation Leads to Complete System Compromise CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2015-03892 Aruba Networks ClearPass Policy Manager before 6.4.7 and 6.5.x before 6.5.2 allows remote… CVSS 3.0CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2022-07709 A remote authentication bypass vulnerability was discovered in Aruba ClearPass Policy… CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 10.0
- TI-2023-23264 Authenticated SQL Injection Vulnerability in ClearPass Policy Manager Web-based Management Interface CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
Sources
- CVE-2021-26682 · CVE Program
- CVE-2021-26682 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-6c4r-x5cw-qvjp · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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