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CVE-2026-79814

6.7 · MEDIUM

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…

Published Oct 6, 2026CWE-73EPSS 0.10%

Overview

CVE-2026-79814 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 6, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refsupport.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw05158en_us&docLocale=en_US

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-79814?

CVE-2026-79814 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 6, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-79814?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-79814?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-79814?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2026-79814 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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