How severe is CVE-2017-5824?

CVE-2017-5824 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-2017-5824 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5824?

CVE-2017-5824 affects Hp Aruba Clearpass Policy Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5824?

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-2017-5824 published?

CVE-2017-5824 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5824

CVE-2017-5824 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Aruba Clearpass Policy Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 20% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 20% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Aruba Clearpass Policy Manager
Published: 2018-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability in HPE Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager version 6.6.x was found.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5824?: An unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability in HPE Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager version 6.6.x was found.
How severe is CVE-2017-5824?: CVE-2017-5824 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-2017-5824 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5824?: CVE-2017-5824 affects Hp Aruba Clearpass Policy Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5824?: 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-2017-5824 published?: CVE-2017-5824 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:aruba_clearpass_policy_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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