CVE-2026-79811 Authenticated SQL Injection allows Remote Code Execution in ClearPass Policy Manager API
Authenticated administrators can exploit SQL injection in ClearPass Policy Manager API to execute arbitrary database commands and potentially achieve remote code execution.
- 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-2026-79811?
CVE-2026-79811 is a high-severity SQL 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
A SQL injection vulnerability in the API of ClearPass Policy Manager could allow a remote authenticated attacker with administrative privileges to conduct SQL injection attacks against the ClearPass Policy Manager instance. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary database commands.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-79811?
How do I fix CVE-2026-79811?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-79811 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-2026-79811 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-79811 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-695p-j8g6-xv66.