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.
Published: 2026-10-06
Score: 6.7 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
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Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0000

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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.
Title Local Arbitrary File Write Leading to Local Privilege Escalation in ClearPass Policy Manager OnGuard Agent
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


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Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: hpe

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-06T19:17:16.165Z

Reserved: 2026-08-25T14:46:11.264Z

Link: CVE-2026-79814

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Status : Received

Published: 2026-10-06T20:17:33.090

Modified: 2026-10-06T20:17:33.090

Link: CVE-2026-79814

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