CVE-2026-79813
Medium
Description
A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the ClearPass client software. Successful exploitation could allow a low-privileged local user to execute commands with elevated privileges on the affected system, if certain conditions outside of the attacker's control are met.
SeverityMedium
CVSS6.7
Exploit probability—
ProductClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM)
PublishedOct 6, 2026
First seenOct 6, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-269Improper privilege management
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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