CVE-2026-76742: Vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) AOS-Switch (AOS-S)
Description
Authentication bypass vulnerabilities exist in the web management interface of AOS-S. Successful exploitation could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the affected system.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
AOS-Switch (AOS-S)
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-76742 describes an authentication bypass vulnerability in the web management interface of HPE AOS-Switch (AOS-S). An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this flaw to gain unauthorized access to the device, potentially compromising the system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability affects versions >=16.11.0000 and <=16.11.0031. No information about available patches or vendor advisories is provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass authentication controls and gain unauthorized access to the affected system. This can lead to full compromise of the device, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the web management interface to trusted networks and monitor for unauthorized access attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- hpe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-19T16:13:34.635Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac549bb2cdf04f656d5e844
Added to database: 10/06/2026, 19:19:23 UTC
Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 19:33:34 UTC
Last updated: 10/07/2026, 18:56:12 UTC
Views: 31
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