Unauthenticated Path Traversal Vulnerability in ClearPass Policy Manager by HPE
CVE-2026-79809

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

HP (HP)

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

What is CVE-2026-79809?

An unauthenticated path traversal vulnerability in ClearPass Policy Manager allows remote attackers to exploit API endpoints. By successfully manipulating the path, an attacker can influence authorization outcomes and potentially be granted unintended permissions within the system. This vulnerability poses a significant risk as it could lead to unauthorized access and misuse of user roles, thereby compromising the integrity of user authentication processes.

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:
7.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
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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