ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM) vulnerability

Authentication bypass vulnerabilities exist in the web-based management and API interfaces of HPE Networking ClearPass Policy Manager. Successful exploitation could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to circumvent existing authentication controls and gain administrative access to the affected system.

Published 6 Oct 2026Updated 8 Oct 20261 sources
CVSS 9.8

What happened

Authentication bypass vulnerabilities exist in the web-based management and API interfaces of HPE Networking ClearPass Policy Manager. Successful exploitation could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to circumvent existing authentication controls and gain administrative access to the affected system.

Affected versions

ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM): 6.14.0 through 6.14.0 (semver); 6.11.0 through 6.11.15 (semver) Fixed: See vendor advisory.

Why it matters

Review the vendor advisory and exposure of the affected product to determine operational impact.

Detection & mitigation

  • Apply vendor-provided updates or mitigations.
  • Review affected product exposure and access logs.

Public PoC references

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