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CVE-2026-73763

HIGH 7.1

Published 2026-09-01 · Last modified 2026-09-03

A vulnerability exists in a management component that could allow an unauthenticated adjacent attacker to execute arbitrary commands. Successful exploitation could result in remote execution of arbitrary commands in the context of the affected utility.

ELEVATED IMPACT

Severe if exploited (CVSS 7.1), but no known exploitation and low modeled probability. Patch on a normal cadence.

Exploitation likelihood

0.3%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 21st percentile

○ In CISA KEV ○ Public exploit / PoC

Impact if exploited

7.1CVSS 3.1 · HIGH

  • ConfidentialityHigh
  • IntegrityHigh
  • AvailabilityLow

What an attacker needs

  • ⚠Access: Must sit on the same / adjacent network
  • ✓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)

Products Aos Cx

Weakness (CWE)

  • CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')

CVSS vector

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

All CVSS metrics

  • HIGH 7.1 v3.1 · CNA Primary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L
  • HIGH 7.1 v3.1 · NVD Secondary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L

References

Technical & other

Sources: NVD · CVE.org · EPSS