CVE-2020-7115

Name: CVE-2020-7115
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-03T13:15:11.4+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 64.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-7115 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The ClearPass Policy Manager web interface is affected by a vulnerability that leads to authentication bypass. Upon successful bypass an attacker could then execute an exploit that would allow to remote command execution in the underlying operating system. EPSS estimates a 64.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ClearPass Policy Manager web interface is affected by a vulnerability that leads to authentication bypass. Upon successful bypass an attacker could then execute an exploit that would allow to remote command execution in the underlying operating system. Resolution: Fixed in 6.7.13-HF, 6.8.5-HF, 6.8.6, 6.9.1 and higher.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

64.60%

99.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-306

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Arubanetworks	Clearpass Policy Manager	>= 6.7.0, <= 6.7.13
Arubanetworks	Clearpass Policy Manager	>= 6.8.0, < 6.8.6
Arubanetworks	Clearpass Policy Manager	>= 6.9.0, < 6.9.1

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158368/ClearPass-Policy-Manager-Unauthenticated-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2020-005.txtVendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158368/ClearPass-Policy-Manager-Unauthenticated-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2020-005.txtVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 3, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-7115?

How severe is CVE-2020-7115?

CVE-2020-7115 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 64.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7115?

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