CVE-2026-79806

HighCVSS 7.8/10Last modified Oct 8, 2026

Description

A privilege escalation vulnerability in the ClearPass Policy Manager OnGuard Linux agent could allow malicious users on a Linux instance to elevate their user privileges. A successful exploit allows a malicious user to escalate to root privileges on the affected Linux client.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 7.8/10CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

CWE-269

Affected software

Source: the vendor's advisory (CNA). NVD analysis pending.

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Oct 6, 2026
Last modified
Oct 8, 2026
NVD status
Awaiting Analysis

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CVE-2026-79806: High severity, CVSS 7.8 | Vulnix