Vulnerability · Published Sep 29, 2026 · Assigned by hpe
CVE-2026-76726Authentication Bypass Leading to Unauthorized Network Access in HPE Networking Instant ON API Endpoint
High 8.1
In plain English
A high-severity improper authentication in Instant ON 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 30% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.1High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.4%top 69.8% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
An authentication bypass vulnerability in the API endpoint of HPE Networking Instant ON could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass network access controls if certain preconditions outside of the attacker's control are met. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to obtain unauthorized access to restricted networks.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) | Instant ON | 0.0.0.0 – through 3.4.1.0 |
Weakness: CWE-287 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H