Missing Integrity Verification in ClearPass Policy Manager's Windows Client Software by HPE
CVE-2026-79807

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

HP (HP)

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

What is CVE-2026-79807?

A vulnerability exists in HPE's Windows client software for ClearPass Policy Manager due to insufficient integrity verification. This flaw can be exploited by local malicious users to elevate their privileges. If successfully exploited, attackers may execute their own code with escalated privileges on the system, posing significant security risks.

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:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Internal security research (HPE Networking).
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