CVE-2026-79834: CWE-20 Improper input validation in Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE NonStop SQL/MX SQLCAT
Description
CVE-2026-79834 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise's HPE NonStop SQL/MX SQLCAT component. It involves improper input validation (CWE-20) that may allow an unauthenticated user to execute unauthorized commands. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.4, indicating significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No affected versions or patch information are provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.4high
Affected software
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
HPE NonStop SQL/MX SQLCAT
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in HPE NonStop SQL/MX SQLCAT arises from improper input validation, potentially enabling unauthenticated attackers to perform unauthorized command execution. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L) indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring low privileges, no user interaction, with a scope change and partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or remediation details are available from the vendor at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute unauthorized commands on the affected system, potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The vulnerability affects the HPE NonStop SQL/MX SQLCAT component and could impact systems using this product if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until official fixes or mitigations are released by Hewlett Packard Enterprise, users should monitor vendor communications and apply updates promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- hpe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T14:47:01.940Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad0ba372cdf04f6562c0ca7
Added to database: 10/15/2026, 11:34:15 UTC
Last enriched: 10/15/2026, 11:48:16 UTC
Last updated: 10/15/2026, 11:49:03 UTC
Views: 5
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