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CVE-2026-73756

MEDIUM 5.9

Published 2026-09-01 · Last modified 2026-09-02

A vulnerability in an API endpoint of AOS-CX could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information via a man-in-the-middle attack. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to retrieve data which could be used to further compromise the confidentiality of the affected system.

NO EXPLOITATION SIGNALS

No known exploitation, public exploit, or elevated probability at this time. Track for changes.

Exploitation likelihood

0.2%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 11th percentile

○ In CISA KEV ○ Public exploit / PoC

Impact if exploited

5.9CVSS 3.1 · MEDIUM

  • ConfidentialityHigh
  • IntegrityNone
  • AvailabilityNone

What an attacker needs

  • Access: Reachable over the network — no local access needed
  • Privileges: No account or privileges required
  • User interaction: No user interaction needed
  • Complexity: Needs a race window or specific setup

✓ lowers the bar for an attacker · ⚠ raises it

Proof of concept & exploit code

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Affected

Vendors Hewlett Packard Enterprise (Hpe) Hpe

Products Aos Cx Arubaos Cx Aruba Cx 10000 48y6c \(R8p13a\) Aruba Cx 10000 48y6c \(R8p14a\) Aruba Cx 10000 48y6c \(S0f98a\) Aruba Cx 10040 \(S4r58a\) Aruba Cx 10040 32p \(S4r54a\) Aruba Cx 10040 32p \(S4r55a\) Aruba Cx 10040 32p \(S4r56a\) Aruba Cx 4100i 12 Port \(Jl817a\) Aruba Cx 4100i 24 Port \(Jl818a\) Aruba Cx 6000 12g \(R8n89a\)

Weakness (CWE)

  • CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Known Affected Software Configurations

VendorProductVersion range
HpeArubaos Cx≤ 10.10.1180
HpeArubaos Cx≥ 10.13.0000 and ≤ 10.13.1180
HpeArubaos Cx≥ 10.16.0000 and ≤ 10.16.1051
HpeArubaos Cx≥ 10.17.0000 and ≤ 10.17.1021
HpeArubaos Cx10.18.0001

All CVSS metrics

  • MEDIUM 5.9 v3.1 · CNA Primary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
  • MEDIUM 5.9 v3.1 · NVD Secondary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Sources: NVD · CVE.org · EPSS