CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-79816

MediumCVSS 6.3
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in a client interface of HPE Networking ClearPass Policy Manager could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to conduct a DOM-based cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the affected client interface. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary script code in a victim's browser context.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could execute malicious script in the victim's browser, potentially leading to session theft, credential theft, or other sensitive information disclosure. Users of the ClearPass client interface are at risk of session hijacking.

Recommendation

Update ClearPass Policy Manager to a version containing the XSS fix. Inform users about the risk and advise caution when clicking unknown links.

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Original NVD description (English source)

A vulnerability in a client interface of HPE Networking ClearPass Policy Manager could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to conduct a DOM-based cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the affected client interface. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary script code in a victim's browser context within the affected client interface.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS