CVE-2026-79798 Authenticated SQL Injection Vulnerabilities in ClearPass Policy Manager Web-Based Management Interface
Low-privileged 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
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-79798?
CVE-2026-79798 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM), published on 6 Oct 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of ClearPass Policy Manager could allow a low-privileged 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-2026-79798?
How do I fix CVE-2026-79798?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-79798 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-2026-79798 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-79798 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gmmr-x93w-hv99.