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CVE-2026-79809

Unauthenticated Path Traversal in ClearPass Policy Manager API Endpoint Leads to Authorization Bypass

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM)
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CVSS
7.3High
ExploitationNo known exploitationNot in CISA KEV, which does not prove it is unexploitedCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)0.31%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 22% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version yet
Published6 Oct 2026Updated 7 Oct 2026CVE List

What fixes it

No source in this snapshot names a fixed version.

Description

An unauthenticated path traversal vulnerability exists in an API endpoint of ClearPass Policy Manager. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to influence authorization decisions and be assigned an unintended role.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 2

  • ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM)affected: 6.14.0 through 6.14.0CVE List
  • ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM)affected: 6.11.0 through 6.11.15CVE List

References 1