CVE-2026-73788
published 2026-09-09CVE-2026-73788: A vulnerability in the ClearPass OnGuard agent could allow an authenticated remote attacker to elevate their own privileges on a vulnerable ClearPass OnGuard…
PriorityP340medium6.5CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRLUINSUCNIHAN
EPSS
0.21%
11.8th percentile
A vulnerability in the ClearPass OnGuard agent could allow an authenticated remote attacker to elevate their own privileges on a vulnerable ClearPass OnGuard deployment. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to obtain root privileges, leading to potentially unauthorized operation of the vulnerable system.
Affected
2 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| hewlett_packard_enterprise | clearpass_policy_manager | 6.11.0 – 6.11.14 | — |
| hewlett_packard_enterprise | clearpass_policy_manager | 6.12.0 – 6.12.8 | — |
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GHSA
A vulnerability in the ClearPass OnGuard agent could allow an authenticated remote attacker to elevate their own privileges on a vulnerable ClearPass OnGuard deployment.
ghsa_unreviewed·2026-09-09
CVE-2026-73788 [MEDIUM] CWE-269 A vulnerability in the ClearPass OnGuard agent could allow an authenticated remote attacker to elevate their own privileges on a vulnerable ClearPass OnGuard deployment.
A vulnerability in the ClearPass OnGuard agent could allow an authenticated remote attacker to elevate their own privileges on a vulnerable ClearPass OnGuard deployment. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to obtain root privileges, leading to potentially unauthorized operation of the vulnerable system.
VulDB
HPE ClearPass Policy Manager up to 6.11.14/6.12.8 OnGuard Agent privileges management
vuldb·2026-09-09·CVSS 6.5
CVE-2026-73788 [MEDIUM] HPE ClearPass Policy Manager up to 6.11.14/6.12.8 OnGuard Agent privileges management
A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in HPE ClearPass Policy Manager up to 6.11.14/6.12.8. This affects an unknown part of the component OnGuard Agent. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper privilege management.
The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-73788. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
2026-09-09
Published