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CVE-2026-73782

8.8 · HIGH

A format string vulnerability exists in the command line interface of AOS-CX that could lead to unauthenticated remote code execution.

Published Sep 1, 2026hpeCWE-134EPSS 0.42%

Overview

CVE-2026-73782 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting hpe arubaos-cx. It was published on September 1, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A format string vulnerability exists in the command line interface of AOS-CX that could lead to unauthenticated remote code execution. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in the ability to execute arbitrary code as a privileged user on the underlying operating system.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hpe. Update arubaos-cx to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
hpearubaos-cx0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-73782?

CVE-2026-73782 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting hpe arubaos-cx. It was published on September 1, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-73782?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-73782?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hpe. Update arubaos-cx to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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