Remote Authentication Bypass in ClearPass Policy Manager by HPE
CVE-2026-79796

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

HP (HP)

Status
Clearpass Policy Manager (cppm)
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-79796?

A vulnerability in the ClearPass Policy Manager interface allows unauthorized remote attackers to bypass existing authentication mechanisms. If exploited, this flaw may enable unauthorized individuals to gain access to sensitive system resources, posing a significant security risk. It is crucial for users to ensure their installations are up-to-date with the latest patches to mitigate this threat.

Affected Version(s)

ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM) 6.14.0

ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM) 6.14.0

ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM) 6.11.0 <= 6.11.15

References

https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpe...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Internal security research (HPE Networking).
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