CVE-2026-79808
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CVE-2026-79808 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the OnGuard agent of ClearPass Policy Manager. Successful exploitation could allow an authenticated local user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on the affected host or to disrupt the availability of the affected service.. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the OnGuard agent of ClearPass Policy Manager. Successful exploitation could allow an authenticated local user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on the affected host or to disrupt the availability of the affected service.
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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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