Description
Buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the API endpoint of HPE Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateways. Successful exploitation could allow an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands as a privileged user on the underlying operating system.
Published: 2026-09-15
Score: 7.2 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

Buffer overflow vulnerabilities were found in the API endpoint of HPE Networking EdgeConnect SD‑WAN Gateways. An attacker who has authenticated access can trigger a memory corruption that allows the execution of arbitrary commands with the privileges of the underlying operating system. The impact is a full compromise of the device’s confidentiality, integrity, and availability, potentially enabling a network takeover.

Affected Systems

Since no specific version information is provided, all deployed EdgeConnect SD‑WAN Gateways that expose the vulnerable API endpoint may be at risk. Version details are not disclosed.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.2 indicates a high severity level. The EPSS score is very low at less than 1%, suggesting that the likelihood of exploitation is low, and it is not listed in CISA's KEV catalogue. Attackers would need valid credentials and access to the API interface; successful exploitation could enable remote code execution as a privileged operating system user.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 20, 2026 at 12:14 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the vendor‑released patch or upgrade to the latest firmware version that addresses the API buffer overflow.
  • Disable or restrict the API endpoint access to only trusted administrative networks, removing unnecessary exposure.
  • Enforce strict authentication and least‑privilege principles on the device, ensuring that only essential users have API access.
  • Enforce logging of all administrative actions.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 20, 2026 at 12:14 UTC.

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History

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Arubanetworks
Arubanetworks edgeconnect Sd-wan Orchestrator
Hpe
Hpe edgeconnect Operating System
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:edgeconnect_sd-wan_orchestrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:edgeconnect_sd-wan_orchestrator:9.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hpe:edgeconnect_operating_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hpe:edgeconnect_operating_system:9.7.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Arubanetworks
Arubanetworks edgeconnect Sd-wan Orchestrator
Hpe
Hpe edgeconnect Operating System

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-120

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Hewlett Packard Enterprise (hpe)
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (hpe) edgeconnect Sd-wan Gateways
Vendors & Products Hewlett Packard Enterprise (hpe)
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (hpe) edgeconnect Sd-wan Gateways

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-119

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-119

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the API endpoint of HPE Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateways. Successful exploitation could allow an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands as a privileged user on the underlying operating system.
Title Authenticated Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities lead to Remote Code Execution in HPE Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateway API Endpoint
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.2, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Subscriptions

Arubanetworks Edgeconnect Sd-wan Orchestrator
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (hpe) Edgeconnect Sd-wan Gateways
Hpe Edgeconnect Operating System
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: hpe

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-22T14:13:13.889Z

Reserved: 2026-08-19T16:11:34.861Z

Link: CVE-2026-76691

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Updated: 2026-09-22T14:13:11.256Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-09-15T20:17:51.160

Modified: 2026-09-28T13:52:44.710

Link: CVE-2026-76691

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-09-20T12:15:17Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-120

    Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')