How severe is CVE-2023-43506?

CVE-2023-43506 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-43506 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-43506?

CVE-2023-43506 primarily affects Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43506?

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-2023-43506 published?

CVE-2023-43506 was published on 2023-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-43506

CVE-2023-43506 is a high-severity vulnerability in Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager
Published: 2023-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the ClearPass OnGuard Linux agent could allow malicious users on a Linux instance to elevate their user privileges to those of a higher role. A successful exploit allows malicious users to execute arbitrary code with root level privileges on the Linux instance.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-43506?: A vulnerability in the ClearPass OnGuard Linux agent could allow malicious users on a Linux instance to elevate their user privileges to those of a higher role. A successful exploit allows malicious users to execute arbitrary code with root level privileges on the Linux instance.
How severe is CVE-2023-43506?: CVE-2023-43506 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-43506 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-43506?: CVE-2023-43506 primarily affects Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43506?: 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-2023-43506 published?: CVE-2023-43506 was published on 2023-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2023-016.txt

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:clearpass_policy_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:clearpass_policy_manager:6.9.13:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:clearpass_policy_manager:6.9.13:cumulative_hotfix_patch_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:clearpass_policy_manager:6.9.13:cumulative_hotfix_patch_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:clearpass_policy_manager:6.10.8:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:clearpass_policy_manager:6.10.8:cumulative_hotfix_patch_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:clearpass_policy_manager:6.10.8:cumulative_hotfix_patch_5:*:*:*:*:*:*

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