CVE-2026-79796
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CVE-2026-79796 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Vulnerabilities have been identified in the affected interface of ClearPass Policy Manager that could potentially allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to circumvent existing authentication controls. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the affected system.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Vulnerabilities have been identified in the affected interface of ClearPass Policy Manager that could potentially allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to circumvent existing authentication controls. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the affected system.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) | ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM) | >= 6.14.0, <= 6.14.0; >= 6.11.0, <= 6.11.15 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
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