CVE-2026-79817: Local Disclosure of Sensitive Information in HPE Networking ClearPass Policy Manager Client Software
Published Oct 6, 2026
·Updated
A sensitive information disclosure vulnerability exists in the client software of HPE Networking ClearPass Policy Manager. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker with local access to the affected system to obtain sensitive information.
Affected Software
1 affected component
HPE ClearPass Policy Manager Client Software
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
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Who can exploit this issue?
An attacker needs local access to a system running the affected HPE Networking ClearPass Policy Manager client software. The vector also requires low privileges; no user interaction is required.
2
What is the likely impact of successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation can disclose sensitive information. The available information does not indicate an integrity or availability impact.