CVE-2026-79818

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Publication date: 2026-10-06

Last updated on: 2026-10-07

Assigner: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)

Description

A vulnerability in an API interface of ClearPass Policy Manager could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to circumvent existing authentication controls. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information from the affected system.

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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-2026-79818

EUVD

EUVD-2026-93904

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-306	The product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is in an API interface of ClearPass Policy Manager. It allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass authentication controls. If exploited, it could let the attacker access sensitive information from the system.

Detection Guidance

Since this is an API authentication bypass vulnerability in HPE ClearPass Policy Manager, detection should focus on monitoring API traffic for unauthorized access attempts or unusual requests. Check for unexpected data exfiltration or suspicious API calls that bypass authentication. Review logs for repeated failed authentication attempts or access to sensitive endpoints without proper credentials.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data stored or processed by ClearPass Policy Manager. This may lead to data breaches, loss of confidentiality, or further attacks on the system.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations due to unauthorized data access. It may result in legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage for failing to protect sensitive information.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches or updates provided by HPE for ClearPass Policy Manager to address the authentication bypass issue. Monitor official HPE security advisories for patches and follow their recommended mitigation steps.

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