A vulnerability in the API endpoint of HPE Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateways could allow a low-privilege authenticated remote attacker to… (CVE-2026-76678)
A vulnerability exists in the API endpoint of HPE Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateways that allows a low-privilege authenticated remote attacker to escalate privileges. Exploiting this flaw could enable arbitrary system command execution with root privileges on the underlying OS. The vulnerability has a high severity score of 8.8 CVSS v3.1. No affected versions or patch information are provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-76678 describes a privilege escalation vulnerability in the API endpoint of HPE Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateways. A low-privilege authenticated remote attacker could exploit this to execute arbitrary commands as root on the underlying operating system, potentially compromising the entire device.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in full root-level control over the affected system, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary system commands with the highest privileges. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device and potentially the network it serves.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the API endpoint to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to privilege escalation attempts.
A vulnerability in the API endpoint of HPE Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateways could allow a low-privilege authenticated remote attacker to… (CVE-2026-76678)
Description
A vulnerability exists in the API endpoint of HPE Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateways that allows a low-privilege authenticated remote attacker to escalate privileges. Exploiting this flaw could enable arbitrary system command execution with root privileges on the underlying OS. The vulnerability has a high severity score of 8.8 CVSS v3.1. No affected versions or patch information are provided.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-76678 describes a privilege escalation vulnerability in the API endpoint of HPE Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateways. A low-privilege authenticated remote attacker could exploit this to execute arbitrary commands as root on the underlying operating system, potentially compromising the entire device.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in full root-level control over the affected system, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary system commands with the highest privileges. This compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device and potentially the network it serves.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the API endpoint to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to privilege escalation attempts.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-gxx8-8hph-m6pq
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-76678"]
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aaa07e555bf5e2cf5ea3415
Added to database: 09/16/2026, 03:07:17 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 04:49:03 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 05:01:23 UTC
Views: 2
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