Vulnerability · Published Sep 1, 2026 · Assigned by hpe

CVE-2026-73770Authenticated Arbitrary File Write Vulnerability Leading to Remote Code Execution in AOS-CX

High 7.3

In plain English

A high-severity security flaw 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 0.2% (higher than 15% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.3High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.2%top 85.3% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

An authenticated arbitrary file write vulnerability exists in AOS-CX. Successful exploitation could allow an authenticated malicious actor, under specific conditions outside the attacker's control and following a required action by another user, to create or modify arbitrary files and execute arbitrary commands as a privileged user on the underlying operating system.

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) AOS-CX 10.18.0000 – through 10.18.000110.17.0000 – through 10.17.102110.16.0000 – through 10.16.105110.13.0000 – through 10.13.118010.10.0000 – through 10.10.1180

Weakness: CWE-73 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

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