How severe is CVE-2024-26296?

CVE-2024-26296 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-26296 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-2024-26296?

CVE-2024-26296 primarily affects Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-26296?

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.

Does CVE-2024-26296 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-26296 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23567.

When was CVE-2024-26296 published?

CVE-2024-26296 was published on 2024-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-26296

CVE-2024-26296 is a high-severity vulnerability in Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-23567
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager
Published: 2024-02-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerabilities in the ClearPass Policy Manager web-based management interface allow remote authenticated users to run arbitrary commands on the underlying host. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands as root on the underlying operating system leading to complete system compromise.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-26296?: Vulnerabilities in the ClearPass Policy Manager web-based management interface allow remote authenticated users to run arbitrary commands on the underlying host. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands as root on the underlying operating system leading to complete system compromise.
How severe is CVE-2024-26296?: CVE-2024-26296 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-26296 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-2024-26296?: CVE-2024-26296 primarily affects Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-26296?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-26296 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-26296 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23567.
When was CVE-2024-26296 published?: CVE-2024-26296 was published on 2024-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2024-001.txt

Affected products (10)

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:6.9.13:cumulative_hotfix_patch_4:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:clearpass_policy_manager:6.10.8:cumulative_hotfix_patch_6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:clearpass_policy_manager:6.12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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