7.3highHigh

CVE-2026-73768

Hpe Arubaos-Cx

A vulnerability exists in the command line interface of AOS-CX that may allow for improper processing of malformed input. Successful exploitation could result in the execution of arbitrary commands with root privileges.

Exploitation status

  • A vendor advisory or patch reference has been published.

What the metrics mean

  • It is requires local access to the machine.
  • For an attacker who can reach it, no special conditions are needed to exploit it.
  • To exploit it, an ordinary user account is needed.
  • Beyond that, someone has to be persuaded to take an action first.

Scoring

CVSS
7.3 (v3.1)
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness
CWE-20
Assigned by
security-alert@hpe.com

Dates

Published
2026-09-01
Last modified
2026-09-04
Sources
NVD

Affected products

  • Hpe Arubaos-Cx- 10.10.1180, 10.13.0000 - 10.13.1180, 10.16.0000 - 10.16.1051, 10.17.0000 - 10.17.1021, 10.18.0001
  • Hpe Aruba Cx 10000-48y6c \(R8p13a\)all versions
  • Hpe Aruba Cx 10000-48y6c \(R8p14a\)all versions
  • Hpe Aruba Cx 10000-48y6c \(S0f98a\)all versions
  • Hpe Aruba Cx 10040 \(S4r58a\)all versions
  • Hpe Aruba Cx 10040 32p \(S4r54a\)all versions
  • Hpe Aruba Cx 10040 32p \(S4r55a\)all versions
  • Hpe Aruba Cx 10040 32p \(S4r56a\)all versions
  • Hpe Aruba Cx 4100i 12-Port \(Jl817a\)all versions
  • Hpe Aruba Cx 4100i 24-Port \(Jl818a\)all versions
  • Hpe Aruba Cx 6000 12g \(R8n89a\)all versions
  • Hpe Aruba Cx 6000 12p \(R8n89b\)all versions

As listed in the NVD configuration data. Not a statement about your estate.

References