CVE-2026-79805
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Publication date: 2026-10-06

Last updated on: 2026-10-08

Assigner: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)

Description
An authenticated path traversal vulnerability exists in ClearPass Policy Manager. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to read and modify certain files on the underlying operating system.

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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-2026-79805
EUVD
EUVD-2026-93891

Affected Vendors & Products

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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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CWE ID Description
CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

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Executive Summary

This is an authenticated path traversal vulnerability in ClearPass Policy Manager. It allows an attacker with valid credentials to read and modify files on the underlying operating system by exploiting improper path validation.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could access sensitive system files, alter configurations, or install malicious software. This could lead to data breaches, service disruption, or complete system compromise depending on the files accessed.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or health data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and access controls. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches from HPE immediately. Disable unnecessary file access permissions and restrict authenticated user privileges to prevent unauthorized file operations.

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