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
2026-07-06
AI Q&A
2026-02-18
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-05
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.

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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