What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-23059?

CVE-2025-23059 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Which versions of Clearpass Policy Manager are affected by CVE-2025-23059?

CVE-2025-23059 presents notable security risk, a path traversal vulnerability rated CVSS 6.8. This could allow unauthorized file access.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-23059?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Review file handling controls.

Clearpass Policy Manager CVE-2025-23059

MEDIUM

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2025-02-04 security-alert@hpe.com

Information Disclosure Aruba Path Traversal Clearpass Policy Manager

6.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.8 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:24 vuln.today

CVE Published

Feb 04, 2025 - 18:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.8

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager exposes directories containing sensitive information. If exploited successfully, this vulnerability allows an authenticated remote attacker with high privileges to access and retrieve sensitive data, potentially compromising the integrity and security of the entire system.

AnalysisAI

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager exposes directories containing sensitive information. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager exposes directories containing sensitive information. If exploited successfully, this vulnerability allows an authenticated remote attacker with high privileges to access and retrieve sensitive data, potentially compromising the integrity and security of the entire system. Affected products include: Arubanetworks Clearpass Policy Manager.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.