CVE-2026-73789: 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 5.3 Medium.
Data as of 10/25/2026, 04:40:14 UTC
- Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV, no exploitation reported
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 33% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/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, consider restricting access to the management interface and applying compensating controls to limit unauthorized guest account manipulation.
Description
CVE-2026-73789 is a medium severity vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM) affecting certain 6.11.x and 6.12.x versions. It involves the web-based management interface for guest account management, where an unauthenticated remote attacker could manipulate account settings. Exploitation could allow unauthorized extension of network access beyond policy limits, leading to prolonged unauthorized use of network resources. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.3 and impacts integrity but not confidentiality or availability.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to alter guest account settings in CPPM, potentially extending network access beyond established policy limits. This leads to unauthorized prolonged use of network resources, impacting the integrity of access control. There is no reported impact on confidentiality or availability.
Weaknesses
- CWE-284Improper Access Control (opens in a new tab)
Pillar weaknessCWE Top 25 (2025): #19OWASP Top 10 A01:2025: Broken Access Control (opens in a new tab)
The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
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