CVE-2024-51773: A vulnerability in the HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager web-based management interface could allo

Routine

MEDIUM 4.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-51773 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) 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 Attacker to conduct a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack. Successful exploitation could enable a threat actor to perform any actions the user is authorized to do, including accessing the user's data and altering information within the user's permissions. This could lead to data modification, deletion, or th

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 80%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
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 21:15 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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-51773?

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

Is CVE-2024-51773 being exploited?

CVE-2024-51773 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-2024-51773 affect?

CVE-2024-51773 affects clearpass policy manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). A vulnerability in the HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager web-based management interface could allow an authenticated remote Attacker to conduct a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack. Successful exploitation could enable a t

How urgent is CVE-2024-51773?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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