How severe is CVE-2017-5828?

CVE-2017-5828 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-5828 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5828?

CVE-2017-5828 affects Hp Aruba Clearpass Policy Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5828?

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-2017-5828 published?

CVE-2017-5828 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5828

CVE-2017-5828 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Aruba Clearpass Policy Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Hp Aruba Clearpass Policy Manager
Published: 2018-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An arbitrary command execution vulnerability in HPE Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager version 6.6.x was found.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5828?: An arbitrary command execution vulnerability in HPE Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager version 6.6.x was found.
How severe is CVE-2017-5828?: CVE-2017-5828 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-5828 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5828?: CVE-2017-5828 affects Hp Aruba Clearpass Policy Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5828?: 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-2017-5828 published?: CVE-2017-5828 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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