CVE-2026-79801

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Publication date: 2026-10-06

Last updated on: 2026-10-08

Assigner: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)

Description

A missing integrity verification vulnerability in the client agent software of HPE Networking ClearPass Policy Manager could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to introduce untrusted code. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected client system.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-10-06

Last Modified

2026-10-08

Generated

2026-10-19

AI Q&A

2026-10-07

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-18

NVD

CVE-2026-79801

EUVD

EUVD-2026-93888

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
Hewlett	Packard	Enterprise (HPE) ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM) 6.14.0
Hewlett	Packard	Enterprise (HPE) ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM) 6.11.0

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-353	The product uses a transmission protocol that does not include a mechanism for verifying the integrity of the data during transmission, such as a checksum.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a missing integrity verification issue in HPE Networking ClearPass Policy Manager's client agent software. It allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to introduce untrusted code into the system.

Detection Guidance

Since this is a missing integrity verification vulnerability in HPE ClearPass Policy Manager client agent software, detection would require checking for unauthorized modifications to client agent files or network traffic. Monitor for unexpected code execution or network connections from the client agent. Review logs for unusual activity related to the client agent process.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to execute arbitrary code on the affected client system, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or further compromise of the network.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized code execution, potentially violating data integrity and confidentiality requirements in GDPR and HIPAA, resulting in non-compliance and legal consequences.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches from HPE for ClearPass Policy Manager to address the missing integrity verification issue. Ensure client agent software is updated to a version that includes integrity checks for code execution.

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