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CVE-2026-76724: Vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Instant ON

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Critical
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-76724cvecve-2026-76724
Published: 09/29/2026 (09/29/2026, 19:28:37 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
Product: Instant ON

Description

A command injection vulnerability exists in CLI of the affected HPE Networking Instant ON APs that could allow an unauthenticated adjacent attacker to perform command injection by sending specially crafted packets. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands as a privileged user on the underlying operating system.

CVSS v3.1

Score 9.6critical

Attack Vector
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)

Instant ON

Affected versions
>=0.0.0.0 <=3.4.1.0
GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
hewlettpackardenterprise/instant-on
pkg:github/hewlettpackardenterprise/instant-on
Affected versions
<=3.4.1.0

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AI-Powered Analysis

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AILast updated: 09/29/2026, 19:51:29 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with adjacent network access to perform command injection via the CLI interface of HPE Instant ON APs. By sending specially crafted packets, the attacker can execute arbitrary commands as a privileged user on the underlying operating system, potentially leading to full system compromise. The affected versions are all versions up to 3.4.1.0 inclusive. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation can lead to complete system compromise, including full control over the affected device's operating system. This impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device and potentially the network it serves.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the CLI interface to trusted networks only and monitor for suspicious adjacent network activity targeting the device.

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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: 6abc13a0680226ef682f7f0c

Added to database: 09/29/2026, 19:38:08 UTC

Last enriched: 09/29/2026, 19:51:29 UTC

Last updated: 09/30/2026, 03:31:36 UTC

Views: 10

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