How severe is CVE-2015-3653?

CVE-2015-3653 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-3653 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-3653?

CVE-2015-3653 primarily affects Arubanetworks Clearpass. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3653?

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-2015-3653 published?

CVE-2015-3653 was published on 2017-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-3653

CVE-2015-3653 is a high-severity vulnerability in Arubanetworks Clearpass with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Arubanetworks Clearpass
Published: 2017-08-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Aruba Networks ClearPass Policy Manager before 6.4.7 and 6.5.x before 6.5.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to write to arbitrary files within the underlying operating system and consequently cause a denial of service or gain privileges by leveraging incorrect permission checking.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-3653?: Aruba Networks ClearPass Policy Manager before 6.4.7 and 6.5.x before 6.5.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to write to arbitrary files within the underlying operating system and consequently cause a denial of service or gain privileges by leveraging incorrect permission checking.
How severe is CVE-2015-3653?: CVE-2015-3653 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-3653 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-3653?: CVE-2015-3653 primarily affects Arubanetworks Clearpass. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3653?: 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-2015-3653 published?: CVE-2015-3653 was published on 2017-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:clearpass:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:clearpass:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:clearpass:6.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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