CVE-2026-73788 Privilege Escalation in ClearPass OnGuard Agent
An authenticated remote attacker can elevate privileges to root on HPE ClearPass OnGuard deployments, enabling unauthorized system control.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-73788?
CVE-2026-73788 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM), published on 9 Sep 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability in the ClearPass OnGuard agent could allow an authenticated remote attacker to elevate their own privileges on a vulnerable ClearPass OnGuard deployment. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to obtain root privileges, leading to potentially unauthorized operation of the vulnerable system.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-73788?
How do I fix CVE-2026-73788?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-73788 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-73788 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-73788 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cp6v-rvjv-v4j7.