Description
An improper access control vulnerability exists in the Android client application for HPE Networking ClearPass Policy Manager, where application functionality may be invoked by untrusted sources. Successful exploitation could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker, with user interaction, to obtain sensitive information from the affected user.
Published: 2026-10-06
Score: 8.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Information Disclosure via Improper Access Control
Action: Patch Immediately
AI Analysis

Impact

An improper access control flaw in the Android client of HPE ClearPass Policy Manager allows its functions to be invoked by untrusted sources. This can enable an unauthenticated remote attacker, with user interaction, to retrieve sensitive information from an affected device. The primary impact is the unauthorized disclosure of data that may include credentials or configuration details, exposing users to further compromise.

Affected Systems

Hewlett Packard Enterprise ClearPass Policy Manager Android client. All current installations of the Android client are potentially vulnerable, as the CVE does not list specific affected versions; the flaw exists in any released client until a vendor patch is applied.

Risk and Exploitability

The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 8.8, indicating high severity, and an EPSS score of less than 1%, reflecting a very low but nonzero likelihood of exploitation. The vulnerability is not listed in CISA's KEV catalog. The likely attack vector is inferred from the description: an attacker can supply a crafted Android intent or otherwise invoke the client’s exported components, but the exploitation requires the victim to interact with the malicious prompt. Once interaction occurs, the attacker can read sensitive information without authentication or privileges.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 7, 2026 at 21:40 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest ClearPass Policy Manager update that addresses the Android client access control issue.
  • Assume all current Android client versions are vulnerable; disable the ClearPass client on devices that are not required or remove it entirely if unnecessary.
  • Configure the Android system to block external intents to the ClearPass client; review the manifest for exported activities or services and set them to shielded or remove export flags to prevent unauthorized invocation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 7, 2026 at 21:40 UTC.

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History

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-284
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 19:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description An improper access control vulnerability exists in the Android client application for HPE Networking ClearPass Policy Manager, where application functionality may be invoked by untrusted sources. Successful exploitation could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker, with user interaction, to obtain sensitive information from the affected user.
Title Improper Access Control in HPE Networking ClearPass Android Client Application
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


Subscriptions

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

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: hpe

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-08T03:55:33.515Z

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

Link: CVE-2026-79797

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Updated: 2026-10-07T18:50:06.147Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-10-06T20:17:31.197

Modified: 2026-10-08T04:17:43.160

Link: CVE-2026-79797

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-07T21:45:06Z

Weaknesses