Description
A SQL injection vulnerability in the web-based management interface of ClearPass Policy Manager could allow an authenticated remote attacker to conduct SQL injection attacks against the ClearPass Policy Manager instance. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to run arbitrary database commands.
Published: 2026-10-06
Score: 9.1 Critical
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Patch Immediately
AI Analysis

Impact

A vulnerability exists in ClearPass Policy Manager that permits an authenticated remote attacker to inject arbitrary SQL commands through the web‑based management interface, giving the attacker the ability to execute database commands. The weakness enables the attacker to directly manipulate database entries, extract sensitive data, or alter system configuration, potentially leading to a full compromise of the system if the database user possesses administrative privileges.

Affected Systems

The affected system is Hewlett Packard Enterprise ClearPass Policy Manager, the vendor product known as ClearPass Policy Manager. No specific version numbers are disclosed in the current advisory.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 9.1 indicates a high‑severity flaw. The EPSS score is not available, so the current likelihood of exploitation is unknown, but the absence of a KEV listing suggests that no publicly known exploit has been documented. The attack vector is inferred to be a remote, authenticated access to the web interface, requiring valid credentials. A successful exploitation could allow arbitrary database command execution, with significant confidentiality, integrity, and availability consequences.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 6, 2026 at 22:58 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Install the latest HPE ClearPass Policy Manager security patch as documented by HPE support.
  • Limit access to the web‑based management interface to trusted administrators only and enforce strong authentication.
  • Configure the ClearPass database account with least privilege, ensuring it only has the permissions required for normal operation.
  • Deploy a web application firewall or intrusion detection system tuned to detect and block common SQL injection patterns.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 6, 2026 at 22:58 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Hewlett Packard Enterprise (hpe)
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (hpe) clearpass Policy Manager (cppm)
Vendors & Products Hewlett Packard Enterprise (hpe)
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (hpe) clearpass Policy Manager (cppm)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-89

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A SQL injection vulnerability in the web-based management interface of ClearPass Policy Manager could allow an authenticated remote attacker to conduct SQL injection attacks against the ClearPass Policy Manager instance. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to run arbitrary database commands.
Title Authenticated SQL Injection Vulnerability in ClearPass Policy Manager Web-based Management Interface
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


Subscriptions

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (hpe) Clearpass Policy Manager (cppm)
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: hpe

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-08T03:55:31.436Z

Reserved: 2026-08-25T14:41:26.862Z

Link: CVE-2026-79794

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-07T18:51:00.410Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-10-06T20:17:30.967

Modified: 2026-10-08T04:17:42.760

Link: CVE-2026-79794

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-07T00:30:08Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-89

    Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')