CVE-2026-76718: CWE-79 Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE OneView
A potential security vulnerability in HPE OneView can be exploited to allow remote session hijacking or other unauthorized actions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability, identified as CWE-79, is a cross-site scripting issue in HPE OneView that arises from improper input neutralization during web page generation. Exploiting this flaw could enable remote attackers to hijack user sessions or conduct unauthorized activities by injecting malicious scripts. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.2, indicating high severity, with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and scope changed. Confidentiality impact is high, integrity impact is low, and availability impact is none. The affected versions are all releases from 0 up to but excluding 11.40.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to remote session hijacking or unauthorized actions within HPE OneView environments. The confidentiality impact is high, meaning sensitive information could be exposed. Integrity impact is low, and availability is not affected. No known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor Hewlett Packard Enterprise advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, consider limiting exposure of HPE OneView interfaces and applying any recommended temporary mitigations from the vendor.
CVE-2026-76718: CWE-79 Improper neutralization of input during web page generation ('cross-site scripting') in Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE OneView
Description
A potential security vulnerability in HPE OneView can be exploited to allow remote session hijacking or other unauthorized actions.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.2high
Affected software
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
HPE OneView
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, identified as CWE-79, is a cross-site scripting issue in HPE OneView that arises from improper input neutralization during web page generation. Exploiting this flaw could enable remote attackers to hijack user sessions or conduct unauthorized activities by injecting malicious scripts. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.2, indicating high severity, with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and scope changed. Confidentiality impact is high, integrity impact is low, and availability impact is none. The affected versions are all releases from 0 up to but excluding 11.40.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to remote session hijacking or unauthorized actions within HPE OneView environments. The confidentiality impact is high, meaning sensitive information could be exposed. Integrity impact is low, and availability is not affected. No known active exploits have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor Hewlett Packard Enterprise advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, consider limiting exposure of HPE OneView interfaces and applying any recommended temporary mitigations from the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- hpe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-19T16:12:51.872Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abb8ce4f7a7c541062d9042
Added to database: 09/29/2026, 10:03:16 UTC
Last enriched: 09/29/2026, 10:17:49 UTC
Last updated: 09/29/2026, 18:20:12 UTC
Views: 9
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