How severe is CVE-2020-7114?

CVE-2020-7114 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-2020-7114 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7114?

CVE-2020-7114 affects Arubanetworks Clearpass. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7114?

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-2020-7114 published?

CVE-2020-7114 was published on 2020-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7114

CVE-2020-7114 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Arubanetworks Clearpass
Published: 2020-04-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability exists allowing attackers, when present in the same network segment as ClearPass' management interface, to make changes to certain databases in ClearPass by crafting HTTP packets. As a result of this attack, a possible complete cluster compromise might occur. Resolution: Fixed in 6.7.13, 6.8.4, 6.9.0 and higher.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7114?: A vulnerability exists allowing attackers, when present in the same network segment as ClearPass' management interface, to make changes to certain databases in ClearPass by crafting HTTP packets. As a result of this attack, a possible complete cluster compromise might occur. Resolution: Fixed in 6.7.13, 6.8.4, 6.9.0 and higher.
How severe is CVE-2020-7114?: CVE-2020-7114 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-2020-7114 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7114?: CVE-2020-7114 affects Arubanetworks Clearpass. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7114?: 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-2020-7114 published?: CVE-2020-7114 was published on 2020-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2020-004.txt

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:clearpass:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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