Medium [CVE-2026-79814] ClearPass Policy Manager: 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
This medium-severity HPE Aruba Networking advisory covers CVE-2026-79814 affecting ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM).
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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.
Affected product named by the advisory: ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM).
- ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM) through 6.14.0
- ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM) 6.11.0 through 6.11.15
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Fixed versions
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Mitigation
The source record does not include mitigation steps. That is not a statement that no fix exists — read the vendor advisory below for the authoritative guidance.
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