CVE-2026-79801 Unauthenticated Missing Integrity Verification allows Remote Code Execution in ClearPass Policy Manager Client Agent
Unauthenticated remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on client systems due to missing integrity verification in the ClearPass Policy Manager Client Agent.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-79801?
CVE-2026-79801 is a critical code injection 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, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A missing integrity verification vulnerability in the client agent software of HPE Networking ClearPass Policy Manager could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to introduce untrusted code. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected client system.
Weakness: CWE-353
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-79801?
How do I fix CVE-2026-79801?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-79801 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2026-79801 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-79801 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rc64-m9vj-82j9.