CVE-2024-5486: A vulnerability exists in ClearPass Policy Manager that allows for an attacker with administrative privileges

Routine

MEDIUM 5.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-5486 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.8) affecting clearpass policy manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability exists in ClearPass Policy Manager that allows for an attacker with administrative privileges to access sensitive information in a cleartext format. A successful exploit allows an attacker to retrieve information which could be used to potentially gain further access to network services supported by ClearPass Policy Manager

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2024-07-30
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

2024-07-30 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

arubanetworks clearpass policy manager UPGRADE

Affected: >= 6.11 and <= 6.11.8 · 6.12.0 · 6.12.1

Fixed in: newer than 6.11.8

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.11

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 6.11.8 (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 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison clearpass-policy-manager sudo apt install clearpass-policy-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.11> 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> 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-2024-5486?

clearpass policy manager: upgrade to newer than 6.11.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-5486 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5486 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-2024-5486 affect?

CVE-2024-5486 affects clearpass policy manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.8). A vulnerability exists in ClearPass Policy Manager that allows for an attacker with administrative privileges to access sensitive information in a cleartext format. A successful exploit allows an attacker to retrieve information which could

How urgent is CVE-2024-5486?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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