Description
A sensitive information disclosure vulnerability in the command line interface of AOS-10 could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to access sensitive information. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to retrieve information which could be used to potentially gain further access to network services supported by AOS-10.
Published: 2026-10-22
Score: 9.6 Critical
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Sensitive Information Disclosure
Action: Assess Impact
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability allows an attacker who can reach the ArubaOS (AOS) command line interface without authenticating to read confidential data. It is inferred from the description that missing access controls in the CLI expose configuration and operational details, which could serve as footholds for further compromise. If an attacker obtains such information, they may leverage it to identify and attack additional network services supported by AOS‑10, potentially expanding the attack surface and compromising network infrastructure.

Affected Systems

The affected product is Hewlett Packard Enterprise ArubaOS (AOS) version 10, specifically its command line interface component. Administrators should verify whether their AOS‑10 deployments expose a CLI that can be accessed without authentication, as the vulnerability permits reading configuration and other sensitive information through this interface.

Risk and Exploitability

It is inferred from the CVE description that attackers can exercise exploitation from any location that can reach the CLI, effectively performing unauthenticated remote access. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 9.6, reflecting severe risk when exploitation succeeds. EPSS is low, under 1%, indicating that, so far, exploitation is not widespread. The flaw is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, suggesting no active exploit is known. Once the disclosure is achieved, attackers can extract information needed to pursue further network exploitation, though no additional privilege escalation is required to read the data.

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

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply any available HPE patch or firmware update that addresses the ArubaOS (AOS) command line interface disclosure.
  • Disable or restrict unauthenticated access to the CLI, requiring proper user authentication and role‑based access control.
  • Apply network segmentation or firewall rules limiting the CLI exposure to trusted management networks.
  • Monitor system logs for unusual CLI activity and conduct periodic reviews of user permissions.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 23, 2026 at 23:23 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 23:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-200
CWE-284

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-200
CWE-284

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description No description provided A sensitive information disclosure vulnerability in the command line interface of AOS-10 could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to access sensitive information. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to retrieve information which could be used to potentially gain further access to network services supported by AOS-10.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-200
CWE-284

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description No description provided
Title Unauthenticated Sensitive Information Disclosure in the Command Line Interface of 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: 2026-11-02T12:16:31.048Z

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

Link: CVE-2026-79871

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Updated: 2026-11-02T12:15:18.318Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-10-22T19:17:59.493

Modified: 2026-11-02T13:17:38.990

Link: CVE-2026-79871

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-26T19:25:07Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-200

    Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

  • CWE-284

    Improper Access Control