Authenticated command execution via arbitrary file write
Published Sep 9, 2026 · Updated Sep 10, 2026
Command execution in HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager 6.11.0 through 6.11.14 allows remote authenticated users to run OS commands. The CPPM web interface exposes directory information and permits an arbitrary file write, but HPE has not disclosed the affected endpoint or file-handling operation. Exploitation requires high privileges; successful use executes commands with the authority of the underlying appliance operating system.
Summary
What happened
Command execution in HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager 6.11.0 through 6.11.14 allows remote authenticated users to run OS commands. The CPPM web interface exposes directory information and permits an arbitrary file write, but HPE has not disclosed the affected endpoint or file-handling operation. Exploitation requires high privileges; successful use executes commands with the authority of the underlying appliance operating system.
The record
- CVE
- CVE-2026-73787
- Published
- Sep 9, 2026
- Updated
- Sep 10, 2026
- Vendor
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
- Product
- HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager
- Classifications
- CWE-94, CWE-272, T1059
- Attack vector
- network
- Privileges
- admin
Timeline
How it unfolded
- Sep 9, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
- Sep 10, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.
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- Affected versionversion=6.11.0 <=6.11.14
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