How severe is CVE-2014-2071?

CVE-2014-2071 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2014-2071 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2071?

CVE-2014-2071 affects Arubanetworks Clearpass. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2071?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-2071 published?

CVE-2014-2071 was published on 2018-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2071

CVE-2014-2071 is a high-severity vulnerability in Arubanetworks Clearpass with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
CVSS v2: 4.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Arubanetworks Clearpass
Published: 2018-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Aruba Networks ClearPass Policy Manager 6.1.x, 6.2.x before 6.2.5.61640 and 6.3.x before 6.3.0.61712, when configured to use tunneled and non-tunneled EAP methods in a single policy construct, allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges by advertising independent inner and outer identities within a tunneled EAP method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2071?: Aruba Networks ClearPass Policy Manager 6.1.x, 6.2.x before 6.2.5.61640 and 6.3.x before 6.3.0.61712, when configured to use tunneled and non-tunneled EAP methods in a single policy construct, allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges by advertising independent inner and outer identities within a tunneled EAP method.
How severe is CVE-2014-2071?: CVE-2014-2071 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-2071 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2071?: CVE-2014-2071 affects Arubanetworks Clearpass. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2071?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-2071 published?: CVE-2014-2071 was published on 2018-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/aid-050214.asc

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:clearpass:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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