Description
A remote authentication bypass vulnerability 

exists in HPE AutoPass License Server (APLS).
Published: 2026-03-02
Score: 10 Critical
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Authentication Bypass
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

A remote authentication bypass flaw in HPE AutoPass License Server (APLS) allows an attacker to authenticate without valid credentials.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Product – HPE AutoPass License Server (APLS).

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 10 indicates the highest severity. The EPSS score of less than 1% suggests the current exploit probability is low, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Nonetheless, the flaw permits unauthenticated access, which could let an attacker gain full control of the APLS system, potentially compromising license management and related services.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 16, 2026 at 14:33 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the HPE-generated security patch that addresses the authentication bypass for HPE AutoPass License Server.
  • Limit network exposure of the APLS instance by restricting access to trusted IP ranges or VPNs until the patch is applied.
  • Enable detailed logging of authentication attempts and monitor for suspicious activity to detect any exploitation attempts.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on April 16, 2026 at 14:33 UTC.

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History

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Remote Authentication Bypass in HPE AutoPass License Server

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Hpe
Hpe autopass License Server
Vendors & Products Hpe
Hpe autopass License Server

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-287
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A remote authentication bypass vulnerability  exists in HPE AutoPass License Server (APLS).
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 10, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H'}

Subscriptions

Hpe Autopass License Server
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: hpe

Published:

Updated: 2026-03-03T04:56:08.134Z

Reserved: 2026-01-14T15:40:17.991Z

Link: CVE-2026-23600

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-03-02T14:53:42.839Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-03-02T15:16:32.697

Modified: 2026-03-02T20:29:29.330

Link: CVE-2026-23600

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-04-16T14:45:25Z

Weaknesses