How severe is CVE-2018-7059?

CVE-2018-7059 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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 high.

Is CVE-2018-7059 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-7059?

CVE-2018-7059 affects Hp Aruba Clearpass Policy Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7059?

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-2018-7059 published?

CVE-2018-7059 was published on 2018-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-7059

CVE-2018-7059 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Aruba Clearpass Policy Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Hp Aruba Clearpass Policy Manager
Published: 2018-08-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Aruba ClearPass prior to 6.6.9 has a vulnerability in the API that helps to coordinate cluster actions. An authenticated user with the "mon" permission could use this vulnerability to obtain cluster credentials which could allow privilege escalation. This vulnerability is only present when authenticated as a user with "mon" permission.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-7059?: Aruba ClearPass prior to 6.6.9 has a vulnerability in the API that helps to coordinate cluster actions. An authenticated user with the "mon" permission could use this vulnerability to obtain cluster credentials which could allow privilege escalation. This vulnerability is only present when authenticated as a user with "mon" permission.
How severe is CVE-2018-7059?: CVE-2018-7059 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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 high.
Is CVE-2018-7059 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-7059?: CVE-2018-7059 affects Hp Aruba Clearpass Policy Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7059?: 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-2018-7059 published?: CVE-2018-7059 was published on 2018-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2018-003.txt

Affected products (1)

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

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