CVE-2026-73779: Vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) AOS-CX
Description
Vulnerabilities have been identified in the operating system of AOS-CX switches that could potentially allow an unauthenticated remote actor to circumvent existing authentication controls. Successful exploitation could compromise system integrity and further expose sensitive information.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.2high
Affected software
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
AOS-CX
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-73779 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting specific versions of HPE AOS-CX operating system. It allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to circumvent authentication mechanisms, potentially compromising system integrity and confidentiality. The CVSS v3.1 score is 8.2 with attack vector as adjacent network, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and scope changed. No official patch or remediation level has been published by HPE as of the current data. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access by bypassing authentication controls, resulting in system integrity compromise and exposure of sensitive information. The impact on confidentiality and integrity is high, with a low impact on availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or temporary mitigation has been published, monitor HPE advisories for updates. Until a patch is available, restrict network access to affected devices and apply network-level controls to limit exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- hpe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-13T16:39:09.491Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a9737bdacd9273b492c518c
Added to database: 09/01/2026, 20:38:21 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 13:22:20 UTC
Last updated: 10/17/2026, 06:48:20 UTC
Views: 77
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