Description
A vulnerability in the HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager web-based management interface could allow an authenticated remote Attacker to conduct a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack. Successful exploitation could enable a threat actor to perform any actions the user is authorized to do, including accessing the user's data and altering information within the user's permissions. This could lead to data modification, deletion, or theft, including unauthorized access to files, file deletion, or the theft of session cookies, which an attacker could use to hijack a user's session.
Understanding This Vulnerability
This Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) entry provides detailed information about a security vulnerability that has been publicly disclosed. CVEs are standardized identifiers assigned by MITRE Corporation to track and catalog security vulnerabilities across software and hardware products.
The severity rating (MEDIUM) indicates the potential impact of this vulnerability based on the CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) framework. Higher severity ratings typically indicate vulnerabilities that could lead to more significant security breaches if exploited. Security teams should prioritize remediation efforts based on severity, exploit availability, and the EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score, which predicts the likelihood of exploitation in the wild.
If this vulnerability affects products or systems in your infrastructure, we recommend reviewing the affected products section, checking for available patches or updates from vendors, and implementing recommended workarounds or solutions until a permanent fix is available. Organizations should also monitor security advisories and threat intelligence feeds for updates about active exploitation of this vulnerability.