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CVE-2026-73768

HIGH 7.3

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

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.

ELEVATED IMPACT

Severe if exploited (CVSS 7.3), but no known exploitation and low modeled probability. Patch on a normal cadence.

Exploitation likelihood

0.1%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 2nd percentile

○ In CISA KEV ○ Public exploit / PoC

Impact if exploited

7.3CVSS 3.1 · HIGH

  • ConfidentialityHigh
  • IntegrityHigh
  • AvailabilityHigh

What an attacker needs

  • Access: Requires local access to the host
  • Privileges: Requires a low-privilege account
  • User interaction: A user must take an action (click / open a file)
  • Complexity: No special conditions — reliably repeatable

✓ 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-20: Improper Input Validation

CVSS vector

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

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

  • HIGH 7.3 v3.1 · CNA Primary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
  • HIGH 7.3 v3.1 · NVD Secondary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Sources: NVD · CVE.org · EPSS