CVE-2026-79799 ClearPass Policy Manager - Stored XSS

ClearPass Policy Manager contains a stored XSS caused by improper input sanitization in the web-based management interface, letting unauthenticated remote attackers execute arbitrary script code in an admin's browser, exploit requires victim admin interaction.

CVSS base score 8.8 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Not required
EPSS
0.33% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Stored XSS
Impact
Client Script Exec
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
6 October 2026
Updated
15 October 2026
Weakness
CWE-79

Vendor fix

Update to the latest version with the XSS fix applied.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

References

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