How severe is CVE-2024-51771?

CVE-2024-51771 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-2024-51771 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-51771?

CVE-2024-51771 affects Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-51771?

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-2024-51771 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-51771 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-45762.

When was CVE-2024-51771 published?

CVE-2024-51771 was published on 2024-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-51771

CVE-2024-51771 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% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-45762
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager
Published: 2024-12-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager web-based management interface could allow an authenticated remote threat actor to conduct a remote code execution attack. Successful exploitation could enable the attacker to run arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-51771?: A vulnerability in the HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager web-based management interface could allow an authenticated remote threat actor to conduct a remote code execution attack. Successful exploitation could enable the attacker to run arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system.
How severe is CVE-2024-51771?: CVE-2024-51771 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-2024-51771 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-51771?: CVE-2024-51771 affects Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-51771?: 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-2024-51771 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-51771 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-45762.
When was CVE-2024-51771 published?: CVE-2024-51771 was published on 2024-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw04761en_us&docLocale=en_US

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:clearpass_policy_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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