Sensitive Information Disclosure in HPE Networking ClearPass Policy Manager
CVE-2026-79817

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

HP (HP)

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

What is CVE-2026-79817?

A vulnerability exists in the client software of HPE Networking ClearPass Policy Manager that could lead to the disclosure of sensitive information. If successfully exploited by an attacker with local access, this vulnerability allows unauthorized access to confidential data, posing a significant risk to security protocols and organizational integrity. Ensuring proper access controls and continuous monitoring is essential to mitigate potential threats associated with this vulnerability.

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:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
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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