How severe is CVE-2014-5342?

CVE-2014-5342 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2014-5342 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5342?

CVE-2014-5342 primarily affects Arubanetworks Clearpass. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5342?

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-2014-5342 published?

CVE-2014-5342 was published on 2014-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5342

CVE-2014-5342 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Arubanetworks Clearpass with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Arubanetworks Clearpass
Published: 2014-11-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Aruba Networks ClearPass before 6.3.5 and 6.4.x before 6.4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-6627.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5342?: Aruba Networks ClearPass before 6.3.5 and 6.4.x before 6.4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-6627.
How severe is CVE-2014-5342?: CVE-2014-5342 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-5342 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5342?: CVE-2014-5342 primarily affects Arubanetworks Clearpass. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5342?: 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-2014-5342 published?: CVE-2014-5342 was published on 2014-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:clearpass:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:clearpass:6.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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