CVE-2026-76722: Vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Instant ON
Uncontrolled Format string vulnerabilities exist in the affected interface of HPE Networking Instant ON APs that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to run arbitrary commands on the underlying host. Successful exploitation could result in a Denial-of-service or potential remote code execution.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in HPE Instant ON APs is due to uncontrolled format string issues in an interface component. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying host system, potentially causing denial-of-service or full remote code execution. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8, reflecting its critical severity and ease of exploitation (network attack vector, no privileges or user interaction required). The affected versions are from 0.0.0.0 up to and including 3.4.1.0. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided, so remediation status is unknown.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated remote attackers to run arbitrary commands on the host, leading to complete system compromise including denial-of-service and remote code execution. This represents a critical risk to affected HPE Instant ON devices.
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 affected interface and monitor for suspicious activity related to this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-76722: Vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Instant ON
Description
Uncontrolled Format string vulnerabilities exist in the affected interface of HPE Networking Instant ON APs that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to run arbitrary commands on the underlying host. Successful exploitation could result in a Denial-of-service or potential remote code execution.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
Instant ON
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in HPE Instant ON APs is due to uncontrolled format string issues in an interface component. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying host system, potentially causing denial-of-service or full remote code execution. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8, reflecting its critical severity and ease of exploitation (network attack vector, no privileges or user interaction required). The affected versions are from 0.0.0.0 up to and including 3.4.1.0. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided, so remediation status is unknown.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated remote attackers to run arbitrary commands on the host, leading to complete system compromise including denial-of-service and remote code execution. This represents a critical risk to affected HPE Instant ON devices.
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 affected interface and monitor for suspicious activity related to this vulnerability.
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: 6abc13a0680226ef682f7f0a
Added to database: 09/29/2026, 19:38:08 UTC
Last enriched: 09/29/2026, 19:51:37 UTC
Last updated: 09/30/2026, 03:38:32 UTC
Views: 10
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