CVE-2026-79810 Authenticated Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities in HPE Networking ClearPass Policy Manager

High 7.2 Published Updated

Authenticated high-privilege attackers can execute arbitrary code on HPE ClearPass Policy Manager via code injection flaws.

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-2026-79810?

CVE-2026-79810 is a high-severity code 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

Remote code execution vulnerabilities exist in the affected interface of HPE Networking ClearPass Policy Manager that could allow an authenticated remote attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary code. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-79810?

How do I fix CVE-2026-79810?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-79810 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-2026-79810 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-79810 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5c69-x6gv-pf4x.

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