CVE-2026-79805: Vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM)
Description
CVE-2026-79805 is a critical authenticated path traversal vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise's ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM). Exploiting this flaw allows an attacker to read and modify certain files on the underlying operating system. The vulnerability affects versions 6.11.0 through 6.11.15 and version 6.14.0. The CVSS score of 9.8 indicates a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no privileges or user interaction required. No patch or remediation information is provided in the available data.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM)
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Technical Analysis
An authenticated path traversal vulnerability exists in HPE ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM) versions >=6.11.0 <=6.11.15 and =6.14.0. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to read and modify certain files on the underlying operating system, potentially leading to full compromise. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8, reflecting critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to traverse the file system path and read or modify files on the underlying OS. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure, data tampering, and potential system compromise. The critical CVSS score reflects the high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to ClearPass Policy Manager to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to file access.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- hpe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T14:46:11.263Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac54d502cdf04f656d70a80
Added to database: 10/06/2026, 19:34:40 UTC
Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 19:48:32 UTC
Last updated: 10/06/2026, 19:49:45 UTC
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