CVE-2026-79794: Vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM)
Description
CVE-2026-79794 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Hewlett Packard Enterprise ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM). It affects versions 6.11.0 through 6.11.15 and version 6.14.0. An authenticated remote attacker could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary database commands, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.1critical
Affected software
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM)
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability allows an authenticated remote attacker to perform SQL injection attacks against the ClearPass Policy Manager instance via its web-based management interface. Successful exploitation could enable the attacker to execute arbitrary database commands, leading to full compromise of the affected system's data and functionality. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.1, reflecting high attack complexity and severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability could result in complete compromise of the ClearPass Policy Manager database, allowing unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion. This can disrupt network access control policies and potentially impact network security enforcement relying on ClearPass.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the management interface to trusted administrators only and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid exposing the management interface to untrusted networks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- hpe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T14:41:26.862Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac54d4f2cdf04f656d70a76
Added to database: 10/06/2026, 19:34:39 UTC
Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 19:49:31 UTC
Last updated: 10/06/2026, 21:28:26 UTC
Views: 8
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