CVE-2026-73788: Vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM)
Affects Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM)Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.5 Medium.
Data as of 10/25/2026, 04:40:14 UTC
- Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV, no exploitation reported
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 29% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:NWhat to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM) | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until a fix is available, restrict access to the ClearPass OnGuard agent to trusted users only and follow any vendor-recommended workarounds if published.
Description
CVE-2026-73788 is a medium severity vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise ClearPass Policy Manager's OnGuard agent. It allows an authenticated remote attacker to elevate privileges to root on a vulnerable system. This could lead to unauthorized operations on the affected system. The vulnerability affects specific versions of ClearPass Policy Manager between 6.11.0 and 6.12.8. No known exploits are reported in the wild. No patch information is provided in the available data.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated remote attacker to gain root privileges on the ClearPass OnGuard deployment. This can lead to unauthorized operations on the system, compromising its integrity. There is no reported impact on confidentiality or availability. No known active exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Summary
This vulnerability exists in the ClearPass OnGuard agent component of HPE ClearPass Policy Manager. An authenticated remote attacker can exploit this flaw to escalate their privileges to root level on the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, indicating medium severity, with the attack vector being network-based, requiring low attack complexity and privileges, and no user interaction. The impact is high on integrity but no impact on confidentiality or availability. The affected versions explicitly include ClearPass Policy Manager versions from 6.11.0 through 6.11.14 and 6.12.0 through 6.12.8.
Weaknesses
- CWE-269Improper Privilege Management (opens in a new tab)
Class weaknessLikelihood of exploit: MediumOWASP Top 10 A06:2025: Insecure Design (opens in a new tab)
The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
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