CVE-2026-79808

HighCVSS 7.8/10Last modified Oct 8, 2026

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the OnGuard agent of ClearPass Policy Manager. Successful exploitation could allow an authenticated local user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on the affected host or to disrupt the availability of the affected service.

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-120

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-2026-79808: High severity, CVSS 7.8 | Vulnix