CVE-2026-79794 Authenticated SQL Injection Vulnerability in ClearPass Policy Manager Web-based Management Interface
Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in ClearPass Policy Manager, potentially reading or modifying database contents.
- 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-2026-79794?
CVE-2026-79794 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM), published on 6 Oct 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A SQL injection vulnerability in the web-based management interface of ClearPass Policy Manager could allow an authenticated remote attacker to conduct SQL injection attacks against the ClearPass Policy Manager instance. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to run arbitrary database commands.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-79794?
How do I fix CVE-2026-79794?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-79794 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2026-79794 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-79794 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3f5c-px44-h7w5.