CVE-2026-79802 Command Injection Vulnerability in the ClearPass Policy Manager Client Software
Attackers can execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges on the host via crafted input in the ClearPass Policy Manager client software.
- 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-2026-79802?
CVE-2026-79802 is a high-severity command 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, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A command injection vulnerability exists in the client software of ClearPass Policy Manager. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker who is able to supply crafted input to the affected software to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges on the affected host.
Weakness: CWE-77
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-79802?
How do I fix CVE-2026-79802?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-79802 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2026-79802 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-79802 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-49cr-m39h-fpjw.