Description
A vulnerability in a client interface of HPE Networking ClearPass Policy Manager could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to conduct a DOM-based cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the affected client interface. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary script code in a victim's browser context within the affected client interface.
Published: 2026-10-06
Score: 5.4 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Client‑Side Script Execution
Action: Apply patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability exists in a client interface of HPE ClearPass Policy Manager and allows an unauthenticated attacker to inject malicious DOM‑based payloads that are executed as arbitrary JavaScript within a victim’s browser session. Successful exploitation enables the attacker to run arbitrary code in the victim’s browser context for the affected interface, potentially allowing session hijacking, credential theft, or other client‑side attacks. The attack vector is inferred to be remote access to the client interface; this conclusion is drawn directly from the description.

Affected Systems

The affected product is Hewlett Packard Enterprise ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM). No specific versions were listed, so all customer deployments of the client interface may be impacted until an update is applied.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS base score is 5.4, reflecting a medium impact, and the EPSS score is not available; the vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV. An attacker must reach the client interface over the network and a victim must interact with the page, but no privileged escalation is required. The requirement that the attacker reach the client interface over the network and the victim view the page is inferred from the description of the vulnerability. The overall risk is moderate, and mitigation should be prioritized.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 6, 2026 at 23:30 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the HPE ClearPass Policy Manager update addressing the DOM‑based XSS vulnerability as detailed in the vendor support article.
  • Restrict access to the client interface to authenticated users only or remove the interface entirely if it is not required.
  • As a temporary measure, enforce a strict Content‑Security‑Policy or disable JavaScript in the client interface to prevent execution of injected scripts.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 6, 2026 at 23:30 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': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +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-79

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A vulnerability in a client interface of HPE Networking ClearPass Policy Manager could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to conduct a DOM-based cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the affected client interface. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary script code in a victim's browser context within the affected client interface.
Title Unauthenticated DOM-Based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in the ClearPass Policy Manager Client Interface
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L'}


Subscriptions

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

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: hpe

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-07T17:59:13.019Z

Reserved: 2026-08-25T14:46:40.579Z

Link: CVE-2026-79816

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-07T17:59:08.626Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-10-06T20:17:33.317

Modified: 2026-10-07T18:17:30.783

Link: CVE-2026-79816

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-07T00:45:08Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-79

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