CVE-2026-79797 Improper Access Control in HPE Networking ClearPass Android Client Application
An unauthenticated remote attacker can obtain sensitive information from users via improper access control in the HPE ClearPass Android client.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-79797?
CVE-2026-79797 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM), published on 6 Oct 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An improper access control vulnerability exists in the Android client application for HPE Networking ClearPass Policy Manager, where application functionality may be invoked by untrusted sources. Successful exploitation could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker, with user interaction, to obtain sensitive information from the affected user.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-79797?
How do I fix CVE-2026-79797?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-79797 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-79797 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-79797 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4325-q6rc-wccx.