Vulnerability · Published Mar 11, 2026 · Assigned by hpe
CVE-2026-23813Authentication Bypass in Web Interface allows Unauthenticated Admin Password Reset
Critical 9.8
In plain English
A critical-severity improper authentication in AOS-CX from Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.8% (higher than 57% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: public proof-of-concept code.
Severity (CVSS 3.1)9.8Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)0.8%top 43.5% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack tooling1Public PoC
Official description
A vulnerability has been identified in the web-based management interface of AOS-CX switches that could potentially allow an unauthenticated remote actor to circumvent existing authentication controls. In some cases this could enable resetting the admin password.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) | AOS-CX | 10.17.0000 – through 10.17.000110.16.0000 – through 10.16.102010.13.0000 – through 10.13.116010.10.0000 – through 10.10.1170 |
Weakness: CWE-287 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H