CVE-2026-79796
Authentication bypass
- Published6 Oct 2026
Description
Vulnerabilities have been identified in the affected interface of ClearPass Policy Manager that could potentially allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to circumvent existing authentication controls. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the affected system.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HRemediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
Related CVEs
Recent high-severity vulnerabilities sharing a weakness type.
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-79796 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-79796 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.46%.
How severe is CVE-2026-79796?
CVE-2026-79796 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2026-79796?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
How Secuno handles this
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.