CVE-2021-40997: arubanetworks clearpass_policy_manager
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-40997 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) vulnerability in arubanetworks clearpass_policy_manager. EPSS estimates a 1.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 77.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 15-10-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A remote authentication bypass vulnerability was discovered in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager version(s): ClearPass Policy Manager 6.10.x prior to 6.10.2 - - ClearPass Policy Manager 6.9.x prior to 6.9.7-HF1 - - ClearPass Policy Manager 6.8.x prior to 6.8.9-HF1. Aruba has released patches for ClearPass Policy Manager that address this security vulnerability.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsEPSS trend
Probability
1.76%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
78%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.76% on 18-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Arubanetworks1 product
- clearpass_policy_manager≥ 6.8.0, < 6.8.9 | ≥ 6.9.0, < 6.9.7 | ≥ 6.10.0, < 6.10.2 | 6.8.9 | 6.9.7
1 vendor · 1 product