CVE-2016-4401
CVE-2016-4401 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Arubanetworks Clearpass with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-522.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-522
- Affected product: Arubanetworks Clearpass
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager before 6.5.7 and 6.6.x before 6.6.2 allows attackers to obtain database credentials.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-4401?
- Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager before 6.5.7 and 6.6.x before 6.6.2 allows attackers to obtain database credentials.
- How severe is CVE-2016-4401?
- CVE-2016-4401 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-4401 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-4401?
- CVE-2016-4401 affects Arubanetworks Clearpass. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-4401?
- 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-2016-4401 published?
- CVE-2016-4401 was published on 2019-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:clearpass:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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