CVE-2026-23599
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Local Privilege Escalation in HPE Aruba ClearPass OnGuard Linux

Publication date: 2026-02-18

Last updated on: 2026-02-18

Assigner: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)

Description
A local privilege-escalation vulnerability has been discovered in the HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass OnGuard Software for Linux. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a local attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution with root privileges.

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Published
2026-02-18
Last Modified
2026-02-18
Generated
2026-07-26
AI Q&A
2026-02-18
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-25
NVD
CVE-2026-23599
EUVD
EUVD-2026-8064

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Vendor Product Version / Range
hpe aruba_networking_clearpass_onguard_software *-*

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CWE ID Description
CWE-269 The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a local privilege-escalation issue found in the HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass OnGuard Software for Linux.

If successfully exploited by a local attacker, it allows arbitrary code execution with root privileges, meaning the attacker can run any code with the highest level of system access.

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Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is severe because it enables a local attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges.

  • Complete system compromise due to root-level access.
  • Potential unauthorized access to sensitive data.
  • Disruption of system integrity, confidentiality, and availability.
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