CVE-2026-79794 Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) CVE debrief

Who should care

Defenders responsible for ClearPass Policy Manager systems, particularly those with versions 6.14.0 or earlier and 6.11.15 or earlier, should assess exposure and prioritize verification and potential remediation.

Why it matters

This SQL injection vulnerability in ClearPass Policy Manager's web-based management interface allows authenticated remote attackers to conduct SQL injection attacks, potentially leading to arbitrary database command execution. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure, assessing potential impact, and implementing compensating controls.

• Potential for arbitrary database command execution
• Need for verification of ClearPass Policy Manager version and exposure
• Importance of monitoring for suspicious database activity
• Potential impact on incident response plans

Technical summary

The vulnerability allows an authenticated remote attacker to conduct SQL injection attacks against the ClearPass Policy Manager instance, potentially leading to arbitrary database command execution. This SQL injection vulnerability in ClearPass Policy Manager's web-based management interface allows authenticated remote attackers to conduct SQL injection attacks. The vulnerability affects ClearPass Policy Manager versions 6.14.0 or earlier and 6.11.15 or earlier. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing potential impact.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure and assessing potential impact, focusing on systems with ClearPass Policy Manager versions 6.14.0 or earlier and 6.11.15 or earlier.

Recommended defensive actions

• Verify ClearPass Policy Manager version and assess exposure
• Implement compensating controls to limit database access
• Monitor for suspicious database activity
• Review and update incident response plans
• Review the supplied official advisory or CVE record to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance
• Plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations through normal change control where exposure is confirmed
• Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented

Evidence notes

The CVE Program record and NVD vulnerability detail provide official information about the vulnerability. However, details about exploitation, victims, or specific impacts are not provided. The source item provides detailed information about the vulnerability. Defenders should verify the ClearPass Policy Manager version and assess exposure. The CVE record was published on 2026-10-06T19:16:59.470Z and has not been modified since then. Evidence is limited to publicly available information from the CVE Program and NVD.

Sources and references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.