CVE-2026-79812
MediumCVSS 6.1Summary
A denial of service vulnerability exists in the OnGuard agent of HPE Networking ClearPass Policy Manager. Successful exploitation could allow an authenticated local attacker to interrupt the normal operation of the agent service.
Risk Assessment
An authenticated local attacker could disrupt the OnGuard agent, potentially leading to interruptions in network security services. This may weaken endpoint protection.
Recommendation
Update the OnGuard agent to the latest version. Monitor local access to systems with the OnGuard agent.
Other vulnerabilities in ClearPass Policy Manager OnGuard
See all- CVE-2026-79815Medium
A command injection vulnerability in the OnGuard agent of ClearPass Policy Manager could allow an authenticated remote attacker to inject arbitrary commands. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute commands with elevated privileges on the affected Windows endpoint.
- CVE-2026-79814Medium
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.
Original NVD description (English source)
A denial of service vulnerability exists in the OnGuard agent of HPE Networking ClearPass Policy Manager. Successful exploitation could allow an authenticated local attacker to interrupt the normal operation of the agent service.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS