CVE-2026-79806: Authenticated Local Privilege Escalation in ClearPass Policy Manager OnGuard Linux Agent
Published Oct 6, 2026
·Updated
A privilege escalation vulnerability in the ClearPass Policy Manager OnGuard Linux agent could allow malicious users on a Linux instance to elevate their user privileges. A successful exploit allows a malicious user to escalate to root privileges on the affected Linux client.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Aruba Networks ClearPass Policy Manager OnGuard Linux Agent
Event History
Oct 6, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:17 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
Who is exposed to this vulnerability?
Linux instances running the Aruba Networks ClearPass Policy Manager OnGuard Linux Agent are affected. Exploitation requires a malicious user to already have local access to the affected Linux client.
2
What level of access can an attacker obtain?
A successful exploit can elevate the malicious local user's privileges to root on the affected Linux client.