How severe is CVE-2014-2593?

CVE-2014-2593 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2014-2593 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-2593?

CVE-2014-2593 affects Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2593?

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

When was CVE-2014-2593 published?

CVE-2014-2593 was published on 2014-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-2593

CVE-2014-2593 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. 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: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager
Published: 2014-08-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The management console in Aruba Networks ClearPass Policy Manager 6.3.0.60730 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in certain arguments of a valid command, as demonstrated by the (1) system status-rasession and (2) network ping commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2593?: The management console in Aruba Networks ClearPass Policy Manager 6.3.0.60730 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in certain arguments of a valid command, as demonstrated by the (1) system status-rasession and (2) network ping commands.
How severe is CVE-2014-2593?: CVE-2014-2593 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-2593 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2593?: CVE-2014-2593 affects Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2593?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-2593 published?: CVE-2014-2593 was published on 2014-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:clearpass_policy_manager:6.3.0.60730:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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