CVE-2026-76683: Vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateways
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the API endpoint of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateways. This flaw could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system if certain external conditions are met, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of the product, with a high severity rating and a CVSS score of 8.1.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-76683 describes buffer overflow vulnerabilities in the API endpoint of HPE EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateways. An unauthenticated remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to run arbitrary commands on the host operating system, contingent on certain preconditions outside the attacker's control. Successful exploitation results in complete system compromise. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.1 (AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system of the affected device, leading to complete compromise of the system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, restrict access to the affected API endpoints and monitor for suspicious activity consistent with exploitation attempts.
CVE-2026-76683: Vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateways
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the API endpoint of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateways. This flaw could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system if certain external conditions are met, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of the product, with a high severity rating and a CVSS score of 8.1.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateways
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-76683 describes buffer overflow vulnerabilities in the API endpoint of HPE EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateways. An unauthenticated remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to run arbitrary commands on the host operating system, contingent on certain preconditions outside the attacker's control. Successful exploitation results in complete system compromise. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.1 (AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system of the affected device, leading to complete compromise of the system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, restrict access to the affected API endpoints and monitor for suspicious activity consistent with exploitation attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- hpe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-19T16:11:18.068Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa9c29e55bf5e2cf572c327
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 22:11:42 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 22:14:07 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 03:17:52 UTC
Views: 7
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