Description
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of ClearPass Policy Manager could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to conduct a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against an administrative user of the interface. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary script code in a victim's browser in the context of the affected interface.
Published: 2026-10-06
Score: 8.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Unauthenticated Stored Cross‑Site Scripting permits arbitrary script execution by unauthenticated attacker
Action: Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

A remote unauthenticated attacker can store malicious script in the web‑based management interface of ClearPass Policy Manager and later trigger its execution in the context of an administrative user's browser. The attacker can then execute arbitrary code, steal session data, or compromise the interface. This flaw is a stored XSS that compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected interface.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects Hewlett Packard Enterprise ClearPass Policy Manager. No specific version information was supplied in the CNA data.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.8 indicates high severity, but EPSS data are unavailable, so the likelihood of exploitation is uncertain. The vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV. It is likely to be exploited over the network by unauthenticated users who can access the management interface. Without proper mitigation, the flaw enables persistent code execution on the victim’s browser.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 6, 2026 at 22:56 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest HPE ClearPass Policy Manager patch or update.
  • Limit network access to the web‑based management interface to trusted IPs and enforce strong authentication and role‑based access control.
  • Deploy a web application firewall or monitoring solution to detect and block XSS injection attempts.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 6, 2026 at 22:56 UTC.

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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 02:45:00 +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-79

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of ClearPass Policy Manager could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to conduct a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against an administrative user of the interface. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary script code in a victim's browser in the context of the affected interface.
Title Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in ClearPass Policy Manager Web-Based Management Interface
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: 2026-10-07T18:21:18.469Z

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

Link: CVE-2026-79799

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-07T18:21:10.432Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-10-06T20:17:31.430

Modified: 2026-10-07T19:17:41.913

Link: CVE-2026-79799

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-07T02:30:09Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-79

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')