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HIGH

CVE-2026-79799

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

—

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

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SSVC status

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of ClearPass Policy Manager could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to conduct a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against an administrative user of the interface. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary script code in a victim's browser in the context of the affected interface.

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
2026-10-06
Last Modified
2026-10-06

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-79799?

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of ClearPass Policy Manager could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to conduct a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against an administrative user of the interface. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary script code in a victim's browser in the context of the affected interface.

Is CVE-2026-79799 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-79799 has not been confirmed.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-79799?

CVE-2026-79799 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity), with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

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