Vulnerability · Published Sep 1, 2026 · Assigned by hpe
CVE-2026-73782Unauthenticated Format String Vulnerability leads to Remote Code Execution in AOS-CX
High 8.8
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 0.4% (higher than 36% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.4%top 63.9% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
A format string vulnerability exists in the command line interface of AOS-CX that could lead to unauthenticated remote code execution. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in the ability to execute arbitrary code as a privileged user on the underlying operating system.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 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-134 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H