Description
A command injection vulnerability exists in the command line interface of EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateways. Successful exploitation could allow an authenticated remote attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system leading to complete system compromise.
Published: 2026-09-15
Score: 9.1 Critical
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Patch Immediately
AI Analysis

Impact

A command‑line interface in Hewlett Packard Enterprise EdgeConnect SD‑WAN Gateways allows authenticated users with high privileges to inject shell commands. The flaw enables arbitrary code execution on the underlying operating system, resulting in full system compromise. With control over the gateway the attacker can exfiltrate traffic, modify routing, and establish a foothold for further attacks.

Affected Systems

Hewlett Packard Enterprise EdgeConnect SD‑WAN Gateways are impacted. No version range is specified in the advisory, so all devices that still include the vulnerable CLI component are at risk.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS base score of 9.1 classifies the vulnerability as critical. The EPSS score is not published, but the absence of a CISA KEV listing does not reduce the risk; the flaw is likely to be actively targeted within breached environments. Exploitation requires authentication and high‑privilege access to the CLI, making it a high‑impact attack vector for internal or compromised administrators.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 15, 2026 at 22:57 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the official HPE firmware or software patch that addresses the command injection flaw, available from the HPE support portal referenced in the advisory.
  • Restrict CLI access on the EdgeConnect gateway to trusted administrators only; review and remove unnecessary high‑privilege accounts.
  • Disable remote CLI access or isolate it on a separate management VLAN and enforce firewall rules to block unauthorized connections.
  • If a patch is not yet applied, temporarily reduce the gateway’s exposure by placing it behind a dedicated firewall segment and blocking all non‑essential management ports.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 15, 2026 at 22:57 UTC.

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Advisories

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History

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-78

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A command injection vulnerability exists in the command line interface of EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateways. Successful exploitation could allow an authenticated remote attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system leading to complete system compromise.
Title Authenticated Command Injection Vulnerability Leads to Privilege Escalation in EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateways
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: hpe

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-15T19:23:36.368Z

Reserved: 2026-08-19T16:11:18.067Z

Link: CVE-2026-76675

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-09-15T20:17:49.320

Modified: 2026-09-15T20:17:49.320

Link: CVE-2026-76675

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cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-15T23:00:16Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-78

    Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')