How severe is CVE-2021-29146?

CVE-2021-29146 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-29146 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-29146?

CVE-2021-29146 primarily affects Arubanetworks Clearpass. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29146?

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

When was CVE-2021-29146 published?

CVE-2021-29146 was published on 2021-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-29146

CVE-2021-29146 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Arubanetworks Clearpass with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Arubanetworks Clearpass
Published: 2021-04-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A remote cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability was discovered in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager version(s) prior to 6.9.5, 6.8.9, 6.7.14-HF1. Aruba has released patches for Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager that address this security vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-29146?: A remote cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability was discovered in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager version(s) prior to 6.9.5, 6.8.9, 6.7.14-HF1. Aruba has released patches for Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager that address this security vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2021-29146?: CVE-2021-29146 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-29146 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-29146?: CVE-2021-29146 primarily affects Arubanetworks Clearpass. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29146?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-29146 published?: CVE-2021-29146 was published on 2021-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2021-009.txt

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:clearpass:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:clearpass:6.7.14:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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