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CVE-2026-79798: Vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM)

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Critical
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-79798cvecve-2026-79798
Published: 10/06/2026 (10/06/2026, 19:17:01 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
Product: ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM)

Description

CVE-2026-79798 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise's ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM) web-based management interface. It allows a low-privileged authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary database commands. The vulnerability affects versions 6.11.0 through 6.11.15 and version 6.14.0. The CVSS score is 9.9, indicating a severe risk with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

CVSS v3.1

Score 9.9critical

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)

ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM)

Affected versions
>=6.14.0 <=6.14.0>=6.11.0 <=6.11.15
GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
hewlettpackardenterprise/ClearPassPolicyManager
pkg:github/hewlettpackardenterprise/ClearPassPolicyManager
Affected versions
>=6.11.0 <=6.11.15=6.14.0

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 10/06/2026, 19:49:21 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves SQL injection flaws in the web management interface of HPE ClearPass Policy Manager. An attacker with low-privilege authenticated access can exploit these flaws to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the backend database. This could lead to full compromise of the database, including data disclosure, modification, or denial of service. The affected versions are 6.11.0 through 6.11.15 and 6.14.0. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.9, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows an attacker to run arbitrary database commands, potentially leading to full compromise of the ClearPass Policy Manager's database. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system's data and operations.

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 users only and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid exposing the management interface to untrusted networks.

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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: 6ac54d4f2cdf04f656d70a79

Added to database: 10/06/2026, 19:34:39 UTC

Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 19:49:21 UTC

Last updated: 10/06/2026, 21:28:22 UTC

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