Description
Remote code execution vulnerabilities exist in the affected interface of HPE Networking ClearPass Policy Manager that could allow an authenticated remote attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary code. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system.
Published: 2026-10-06
Score: 7.2 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Assess Impact
AI Analysis

Impact

Remote code execution vulnerabilities exist in the affected interface of HPE Networking ClearPass Policy Manager that could allow an authenticated remote attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary code on the underlying operating system. Based on the description, the flaw permits execution of arbitrary commands, essentially giving an attacker full control over the system. The most likely attack path involves establishing an authenticated session to the vulnerable interface and injecting malicious commands, although the specific injection mechanism is not detailed. The impact is the potential compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.

Affected Systems

The affected product is Hewlett Packard Enterprise ClearPass Policy Manager. The advisory does not list specific version ranges, so any deployed instance that exposes the vulnerable interface may be affected until a vendor‑issued update or mitigation is applied.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.2 indicates high severity. The EPSS score is < 1%, indicating a low probability of exploitation, and the vulnerability is not included in CISA's KEV catalog, suggesting no publicly documented exploits are known. While the exploitation path requires an authenticated session with high privileges, the combination of remote access and privileged credentials limits the attacker’s window relative to unauthenticated vulnerabilities. Nevertheless, the possibility of total system compromise warrants timely assessment and mitigation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 7, 2026 at 23:04 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Restrict network access to the ClearPass administration interface to trusted networks or VPN‑only connections.
  • Enforce least privilege by disabling or removing unnecessary high‑privilege accounts and auditing privileged account usage.
  • Monitor for anomalous login or command execution attempts and investigate any suspicious activity.
  • Apply any vendor‑issued security updates for ClearPass Policy Manager when they become available.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 7, 2026 at 23:04 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-78

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-94
Metrics ssvc

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


Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:15:00 +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)

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-78

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Remote code execution vulnerabilities exist in the affected interface of HPE Networking ClearPass Policy Manager that could allow an authenticated remote attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary code. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system.
Title Authenticated Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities in HPE Networking ClearPass Policy Manager
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.2, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/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: 2026-10-08T03:55:47.304Z

Reserved: 2026-08-25T14:46:11.263Z

Link: CVE-2026-79810

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-07T18:04:01.107Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-10-06T20:17:32.597

Modified: 2026-10-08T04:17:51.010

Link: CVE-2026-79810

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-07T23:15:08Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-94

    Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')