CVE-2023-5502
On affected platforms running Arista EOS with 802.1x authentication configured on the access/trunk ports, a malicious supplicant may bypass authentication.
Description
On affected platforms running Arista EOS with 802.1x authentication configured on the access/trunk ports, and routing enabled on the access VLAN of the ports, a malicious supplicant may be able to bypass the requirement to perform 802.1x authentication.
INFO
Published Date :
June 4, 2026, 11:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 4, 2026, 11:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | c8b34d1a-69ae-45c3-88fe-f3b3d44f39b7 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | c8b34d1a-69ae-45c3-88fe-f3b3d44f39b7 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Ensure 802.1x is enabled on relevant switch ports.
- Verify routing is disabled on access VLANs if not needed.
- Update Arista EOS to a version that mitigates this bypass.
- Test the 802.1x authentication enforcement on all ports.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2023-5502.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.arista.com/en/support/advisories-notices/security-advisory/19462-security-advisory-0096 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 04, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description On affected platforms running Arista EOS with 802.1x authentication configured on the access/trunk ports, and routing enabled on the access VLAN of the ports, a malicious supplicant may be able to bypass the requirement to perform 802.1x authentication. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-287 Added Reference https://www.arista.com/en/support/advisories-notices/security-advisory/19462-security-advisory-0096