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9.9

ClearPass Policy Manager lets logged‑in user run database commands

CVE-2026-79798 · published 12 days ago
Summary

A user who can log into the ClearPass Policy Manager web interface could change the way the system talks to its database and issue their own commands. This could let the attacker view, modify, or delete data stored by the system. Apply the latest security update from HPE and restrict who can log into the management interface.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
hewlett packard enterprise (hpe) clearpass policy manager (cppm) <= 6.14.0
Original advisory text
Authenticated SQL Injection Vulnerabilities in ClearPass Policy Manager Web-Based Management Interface
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.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
9.9 Critical
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-89SQL Injection
Timeline
Published6 Oct 2026
Updated15 Oct 2026
First seen6 Oct 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-79798 · NVD
CVE-2026-79798 · MITRE
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