CVE-2026-79816

Unauthenticated DOM-Based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in the ClearPass Policy Manager Client Interface

Published Oct 6, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 5.4 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A vulnerability in a client interface of HPE Networking ClearPass Policy Manager could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to conduct a DOM-based cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the affected client interface. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary script code in a victim's browser context within the affected client interface.

Remediation

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History
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, '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-79
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Description A vulnerability in a client interface of HPE Networking ClearPass Policy Manager could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to conduct a DOM-based cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the affected client interface. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary script code in a victim's browser context within the affected client interface.
Title Unauthenticated DOM-Based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in the ClearPass Policy Manager Client Interface
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
hpe
Published
Updated
Oct 7, 2026, 5:59 PM
Reserved
Aug 25, 2026, 2:46 PM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Oct 6, 2026, 8:17 PM
Modified
Oct 7, 2026, 6:17 PM