CVE-2018-7079

Name: CVE-2018-7079
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-07T21:29:01.343+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-7079 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager guest authorization failure. Certain administrative operations in ClearPass Guest do not properly enforce authorization rules, which allows any authenticated administrative user to execute those operations regardless of privilege level. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager guest authorization failure. Certain administrative operations in ClearPass Guest do not properly enforce authorization rules, which allows any authenticated administrative user to execute those operations regardless of privilege level. This could allow low-privilege users to view, modify, or delete guest users. Resolution: Fixed in 6.7.6 and 6.6.10-hotfix.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.94%

56.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Arubanetworks	Clearpass Policy Manager	< 6.6.10
Arubanetworks	Clearpass Policy Manager	>= 6.7.0, < 6.7.6

References

https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2018-007.txtVendor Advisory
https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2018-007.txtVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 7, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-7079?

How severe is CVE-2018-7079?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-7079 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7079?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST