CVE-2026-73752: Vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) AOS-CX
Description
CVE-2026-73752 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) AOS-CX that allows unauthenticated attackers to write arbitrary files to the underlying operating system via an API endpoint. This arbitrary file write can lead to remote code execution. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of AOS-CX, including 10.10.0000 through 10.18.0000. No patch or official remediation information is currently provided. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
An unauthenticated arbitrary file write vulnerability exists in an API endpoint of HPE AOS-CX. Exploitation allows attackers to write arbitrary files to the underlying OS, potentially leading to remote code execution. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-73752 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high severity. Affected versions explicitly include 10.10.0000, 10.13.0000, 10.16.0000, 10.17.0000, and 10.18.0000. No patch or vendor advisory information is currently available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to full compromise of the affected system by allowing remote code execution through arbitrary file writes. The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, increasing its risk. The high CVSS score reflects the critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict network access to the vulnerable API endpoint and monitor for suspicious activity related to file writes. Follow vendor channels for updates on patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-j26v-vfrm-7j84
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-73752"]
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a98457eacd9273b496ada7f
Added to database: 09/02/2026, 15:49:18 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 19:37:20 UTC
Last updated: 10/17/2026, 18:48:22 UTC
Views: 46
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