CVE-2026-79800

Authenticated Path Traversal Vulnerability Leads to Remote Code Execution in ClearPass Policy Manager

Published Oct 6, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

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History
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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First Time appeared Hewlett Packard Enterprise (hpe)
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (hpe) clearpass Policy Manager (cppm)
Vendors & Products Hewlett Packard Enterprise (hpe)
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (hpe) clearpass Policy Manager (cppm)
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Weaknesses CWE-20
CWE-22
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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.
Title Authenticated Path Traversal Vulnerability Leads to Remote Code Execution in ClearPass Policy Manager
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
hpe
Published
Updated
Oct 8, 2026, 3:55 AM
Reserved
Aug 25, 2026, 2:41 PM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Oct 6, 2026, 8:17 PM
Modified
Oct 8, 2026, 4:17 AM