CVE-2024-51771: A vulnerability in the HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager web-based management interface could allo

Routine

HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2024-51771 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting clearpass policy manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 45%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77
Published	2024-12-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) · Vendor: arubanetworks

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-12-03 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

arubanetworks clearpass policy manager UPGRADE

Affected: >= 6.11.0 and < 6.11.10 · >= 6.12.0 and < 6.12.3

Fixed in: 6.11.10, 6.12.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.11.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy clearpass-policy-manager || rpm -q clearpass-policy-manager || clearpass-policy-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.11.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade clearpass-policy-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade clearpass-policy-manager

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.11.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison clearpass-policy-manager sudo apt install clearpass-policy-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.11.0> sudo apt-mark hold clearpass-policy-manager

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list clearpass-policy-manager sudo dnf downgrade clearpass-policy-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.11.0> sudo dnf versionlock add clearpass-policy-manager

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-51771?

clearpass policy manager: upgrade to 6.11.10, 6.12.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-51771 being exploited?

CVE-2024-51771 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-51771 affect?

CVE-2024-51771 affects clearpass policy manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). 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 attacke

How urgent is CVE-2024-51771?

Priority 39/100. High severity

Software pages

Aruba vulnerabilities

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