How severe is CVE-2017-9002?

CVE-2017-9002 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-9002 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-9002?

CVE-2017-9002 affects Hp Aruba Clearpass Policy Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9002?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-9002 published?

CVE-2017-9002 was published on 2018-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-9002

CVE-2017-9002 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Aruba Clearpass Policy Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Hp Aruba Clearpass Policy Manager
Published: 2018-08-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

All versions of Aruba ClearPass prior to 6.6.8 contain reflected cross-site scripting vulnerabilities. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker who can trick a logged-in ClearPass administrative user into clicking a link could obtain sensitive information, such as session cookies or passwords. The vulnerability requires that an administrative users click on the malicious link while currently logged into ClearPass in the same browser.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9002?: All versions of Aruba ClearPass prior to 6.6.8 contain reflected cross-site scripting vulnerabilities. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker who can trick a logged-in ClearPass administrative user into clicking a link could obtain sensitive information, such as session cookies or passwords. The vulnerability requires that an administrative users click on the malicious link while currently logged into ClearPass in the same browser.
How severe is CVE-2017-9002?: CVE-2017-9002 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-9002 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-9002?: CVE-2017-9002 affects Hp Aruba Clearpass Policy Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9002?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-9002 published?: CVE-2017-9002 was published on 2018-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2017-004.txt

Affected products (1)

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

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