CVE-2026-73771
Improper Authentication Handling in AOS-CX Management Interface and API
CVSS Score
7.5
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
An authentication vulnerability exists in the AOS-CX management interface and API that may allow improper authentication processing. An unauthenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability under specific conditions to bypass authentication controls or exhaust system resources. Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized access or denial of service affecting the management interface.
| Vendor | hewlett packard enterprise (hpe) |
| Product | aos-cx |
| Published | Sep 1, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Affected Versions
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) / AOS-CX
10.18.0000 ≤ 10.18.0001 10.17.0000 ≤ 10.17.1021 10.16.0000 ≤ 10.16.1051 10.13.0000 ≤ 10.13.1180 10.10.0000 ≤ 10.10.1180
References
Credits
🔍 This vulnerability was discovered by internal security research at HPE Networking.