CVE-2026-79817

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Publication date: 2026-10-06

Last updated on: 2026-10-07

Assigner: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)

Description

A sensitive information disclosure vulnerability exists in the client software of HPE Networking ClearPass Policy Manager. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with local access to the affected system to obtain sensitive information.

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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-2026-79817

EUVD

EUVD-2026-93903

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-200	The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a sensitive information disclosure issue in HPE Networking ClearPass Policy Manager client software. An attacker with local access to the system could exploit it to obtain sensitive information.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability requires local access to the affected system. Detection may involve checking for unauthorized access to sensitive files or unusual processes running on the system. Review system logs for suspicious activity and verify file permissions on sensitive directories.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to access sensitive data stored or processed by the ClearPass Policy Manager, potentially leading to data breaches or unauthorized information disclosure.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to sensitive information disclosure, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR and HIPAA if such data includes personal or health information. Unauthorized access to sensitive data could result in regulatory penalties or breaches of confidentiality obligations.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply patches or updates provided by HPE for ClearPass Policy Manager to address the sensitive information disclosure vulnerability. Restrict local access to affected systems to trusted personnel only.

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