CVE-2023-43506

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified

CVE-2023-43506 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the ClearPass OnGuard Linux agent could allow malicious users on a Linux instance to elevate their user privileges to those of a higher role. A successful exploit allows malicious users to execute arbitrary code with root level privileges on the Linux instance.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the ClearPass OnGuard Linux agent could allow malicious users on a Linux instance to elevate their user privileges to those of a higher role. A successful exploit allows malicious users to execute arbitrary code with root level privileges on the Linux instance.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.21%

11.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ArubanetworksClearpass Policy Manager< 6.9.13
ArubanetworksClearpass Policy Manager>= 6.10.0, < 6.10.8
ArubanetworksClearpass Policy Manager>= 6.11.0, <= 6.11.4
ArubanetworksClearpass Policy Manager6.9.13
ArubanetworksClearpass Policy Manager6.10.8

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-43506?
A vulnerability in the ClearPass OnGuard Linux agent could allow malicious users on a Linux instance to elevate their user privileges to those of a higher role. A successful exploit allows malicious users to execute arbitrary code with root level privileges on the Linux instance.
How severe is CVE-2023-43506?
CVE-2023-43506 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43506?
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