CVE-2026-79809

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Publication date: 2026-10-06

Last updated on: 2026-10-07

Assigner: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)

Description

An unauthenticated path traversal vulnerability exists in an API endpoint of ClearPass Policy Manager. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to influence authorization decisions and be assigned an unintended role.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-10-06

Last Modified

2026-10-07

Generated

2026-10-19

AI Q&A

2026-10-07

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-18

NVD

CVE-2026-79809

EUVD

EUVD-2026-93895

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-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 unauthenticated path traversal vulnerability in ClearPass Policy Manager's API endpoint. It allows a remote attacker to manipulate authorization decisions without authentication, potentially granting unintended roles or access.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or functions, bypass security controls, or escalate privileges within the ClearPass Policy Manager system.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or disclosure, violating confidentiality requirements in GDPR and HIPAA. Organizations may face compliance violations, fines, or legal consequences if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches or updates provided by HPE for ClearPass Policy Manager to address the path traversal vulnerability. Ensure the API endpoint is not exposed to untrusted networks without proper authentication.

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