CVE-2026-79807: Vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM)
Description
CVE-2026-79807 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise ClearPass Policy Manager Windows client software. It involves missing integrity verification that could allow a local malicious user to elevate privileges and execute code with elevated rights. The vulnerability affects versions 6.11.0 through 6.11.15 and version 6.14.0. No information about available patches or vendor advisories is provided.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM)
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in HPE ClearPass Policy Manager Windows client software is due to missing integrity verification. A local attacker with limited privileges could exploit this flaw to elevate their privileges and execute arbitrary code with higher privileges on the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity, with attack vector local, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows local users to escalate privileges and execute attacker-supplied code with elevated privileges on the local system, potentially compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data.
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: 6ac54d502cdf04f656d70a82
Added to database: 10/06/2026, 19:34:40 UTC
Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 19:48:25 UTC
Last updated: 10/06/2026, 19:49:45 UTC
Views: 9
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