How severe is CVE-2015-3654?

CVE-2015-3654 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-2015-3654 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-3654?

CVE-2015-3654 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-2015-3654?

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-2015-3654 published?

CVE-2015-3654 was published on 2017-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-3654

CVE-2015-3654 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% (75th 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 gain root privileges via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-4649.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-3654?: Aruba Networks ClearPass Policy Manager before 6.4.7 and 6.5.x before 6.5.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to gain root privileges via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-4649.
How severe is CVE-2015-3654?: CVE-2015-3654 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-2015-3654 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-3654?: CVE-2015-3654 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-2015-3654?: 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-2015-3654 published?: CVE-2015-3654 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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