Answer in brief
CVE-2026-79818 records a Medium severity (CVSS 5.3) vulnerability in Authentication Bypass in the API Interface Allows Unauthorized Information Disclosure in ClearPass Policy Manager. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)/ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM) (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.
Analysis pending evidence review
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CVSS is 5.3. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.
Analysis status
Analysis pending evidence review
Factual feed record only; HOL analysis is not approved for indexing. Read the methodology.
The current feed maps Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)/ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM) (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.
| Package | Affected range | Fixed version |
|---|---|---|
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)/ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM)generic | * | Not reported |
Published upstream
Oct 6, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:recordSource modified
Oct 6, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:recordFirst seen by HOL
Oct 6, 2026
A vulnerability in an API interface of ClearPass Policy Manager could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to circumvent existing authentication controls. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information from the affected system.
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