CVE-2026-79805
Critical
Description
An authenticated path traversal vulnerability exists in ClearPass Policy Manager. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to read and modify certain files on the underlying operating system.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM)
PublishedOct 6, 2026
First seenOct 6, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-22Path traversal
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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