How severe is CVE-2013-2269?

CVE-2013-2269 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-2269 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-2269?

CVE-2013-2269 primarily affects Arubanetworks Clearpass. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2269?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-2269 published?

CVE-2013-2269 was published on 2013-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-2269

CVE-2013-2269 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Arubanetworks Clearpass with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Arubanetworks Clearpass
Published: 2013-10-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Sponsorship Confirmation functionality in Aruba Networks ClearPass 5.x, 6.0.1, and 6.0.2, and Amigopod/ClearPass Guest 3.0 through 3.9.7, allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and approve a request by sending a guest request, then using "parameter manipulation" in conjunction with information from a "default holding page" to discover the link that is used for sponsor approval of the guest request, then performing a direct request to that link.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2269?: The Sponsorship Confirmation functionality in Aruba Networks ClearPass 5.x, 6.0.1, and 6.0.2, and Amigopod/ClearPass Guest 3.0 through 3.9.7, allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and approve a request by sending a guest request, then using "parameter manipulation" in conjunction with information from a "default holding page" to discover the link that is used for sponsor approval of the guest request, then performing a direct request to that link.
How severe is CVE-2013-2269?: CVE-2013-2269 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-2269 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2269?: CVE-2013-2269 primarily affects Arubanetworks Clearpass. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2269?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-2269 published?: CVE-2013-2269 was published on 2013-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:clearpass:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:clearpass:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:clearpass:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:clearpass:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:clearpass:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:clearpass_guest:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:clearpass_guest:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:clearpass_guest:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:clearpass_guest:3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:clearpass_guest:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:clearpass_guest:3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:clearpass_guest:3.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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