CVE-2026-79796
Critical
Description
Vulnerabilities have been identified in the affected interface of ClearPass Policy Manager that could potentially allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to circumvent existing authentication controls. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the affected system.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM)
PublishedOct 6, 2026
First seenOct 6, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-287Improper authentication
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM) | 6.14.0, 6.11.0 ≤ v ≤ 6.11.15 | — |
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