CVE-2026-79800
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CVE-2026-79800 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An authenticated path traversal vulnerability exists in the command line interface of ClearPass Policy Manager. Successful exploitation could allow a low-privileged authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on the underlying operating system.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An authenticated path traversal vulnerability exists in the command line interface of ClearPass Policy Manager. Successful exploitation could allow a low-privileged authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on the underlying operating 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 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
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