Is CVE-2022-23660 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-23660 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-23660 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-23660 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-23660?

CVE-2022-23660 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2022-23660

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: May 16, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A remote authentication bypass vulnerability was discovered in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager version(s): 6.10.4 and below, 6.9.9 and below, 6.8.9-HF2 and below, 6.7.x and below. Aruba has released updates to ClearPass Policy Manager that address this security vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-23660 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 10.0.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.