Description
Authentication bypass vulnerabilities in the affected interface of AOS-10 could allow an unauthenticated adjacent attacker to circumvent existing authentication controls. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands as a privileged user on the underlying operating system.
Published: 2026-10-22
Score: 9.6 Critical
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability described as an authentication bypass that enables remote code execution exposes the system to arbitrary code execution, enabling attackers to gain control over affected devices. The CVE entry provides no further technical details, so the exact vector and conditions are not explicitly documented in the provided data. It is inferred that the flaw resides in an authentication mechanism that can be circumvented over a network interface, allowing remote attackers to execute code without valid credentials.

Affected Systems

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) AOS-10 is the product referenced. No specific versions are listed, so the impact applies to all current or previous releases of this product until a patch is applied.

Risk and Exploitability

The EPSS score is 0.18%, indicating a low probability of exploitation, but the CVSS base score of 9.6 signals a high severity with full network attack potential and full impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The lack of a KEV listing does not diminish the risk; exploitable authentication bypasses are commonly weaponized in the wild. Given the remote nature of the flaw, the likely attack vector is network-based, with potential for automated exploitation once a valid function is detected. The absence of mitigation information in the advisory suggests the vulnerability is present in the default configuration and could be exploited by any unauthenticated network user capable of sending crafted requests to the vulnerable service.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 23, 2026 at 21:23 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the firmware or software to the latest HPE AOS‑10 release that addresses the authentication bypass flaw.
  • If a patch is not yet available, restrict network access to the services that rely on the vulnerable authentication mechanism by implementing firewall or ACL rules to limit connections to trusted hosts only.
  • Deploy application or system level monitoring to detect anomalous authentication attempts or unexpected code execution behaviors, and investigate promptly.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 23, 2026 at 21:23 UTC.

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History

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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


Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Hpe
Hpe aos
Vendors & Products Hpe
Hpe aos

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-287

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description No description provided Authentication bypass vulnerabilities in the affected interface of AOS-10 could allow an unauthenticated adjacent attacker to circumvent existing authentication controls. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands as a privileged user on the underlying operating system.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description No description provided
Title Authentication Bypass Leading to Remote Code Execution in AOS-10
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.6, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: hpe

Published:

Updated: 2026-11-02T12:12:59.374Z

Reserved: 2026-08-25T14:48:06.470Z

Link: CVE-2026-79869

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-11-02T12:12:44.233Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-10-22T19:17:59.280

Modified: 2026-11-02T13:17:38.703

Link: CVE-2026-79869

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-26T19:25:10Z

Weaknesses