CVE-2026-79814 (GCVE-0-2026-79814)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-10-06 19:17 – Updated: 2026-10-08 03:55
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Local Arbitrary File Write Leading to Local Privilege Escalation in ClearPass Policy Manager OnGuard Agent
Summary
An arbitrary file write vulnerability in the ClearPass Policy Manager OnGuard agent could allow malicious users on a local instance to elevate their user privileges if certain preconditions outside of the attacker's control are met. Successful exploitation could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on the affected system.
Severity
6.7 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-10-07 00:00 UTC
CWE
- CWE-73 - External Control of File Name or Path
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) | ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM) |
Affected:
6.14.0 , ≤ 6.14.0
(semver)
Affected: 6.11.0 , ≤ 6.11.15 (semver) |
guessed |
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