CVE-2026-73769 Authenticated Remote Code Execution in CPPM Web Interface
Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary commands on the underlying OS via the ClearPass Policy Manager web interface.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-73769?
CVE-2026-73769 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM), published on 9 Sep 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of vulnerable CPPM systems could allow an authenticated remote attacker to achieve remote code execution. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-73769?
How do I fix CVE-2026-73769?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-73769 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2026-73769 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-73769 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vm4f-f5cv-9wr7.