Integrity Verification Vulnerability in HPE Networking ClearPass Policy Manager
CVE-2026-79801

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

HP (HP)

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

What is CVE-2026-79801?

A vulnerability exists in the client agent software of HPE Networking ClearPass Policy Manager due to the lack of effective integrity verification. This flaw could permit unauthenticated remote attackers to deploy untrusted code onto affected client systems. If successfully exploited, this vulnerability might enable attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising system integrity and data security.

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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