CVE-2026-79807

HighCVSS 7.8/10Last modified Oct 8, 2026

Description

A missing integrity verification vulnerability in the Windows client software for ClearPass Policy Manager could allow malicious users on a local instance to elevate their user privileges. A successful exploit could allow these users to execute attacker-supplied code with elevated privileges on the local system.

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-347

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-2026-79807: High severity, CVSS 7.8 | Vulnix