Vulnerability · Published Sep 1, 2026 · Assigned by hpe
CVE-2026-73777Authorization Bypass Vulnerabilities Leading to Privilege Escalation in AOS-CX API Endpoint
High 8.1
In plain English
A high-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 0.5% (higher than 40% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.1High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.5%top 60.3% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Vulnerabilities have been identified in the API endpoint of AOS-CX switches that could potentially allow an unauthenticated remote actor to circumvent existing authentication controls.
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-287 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H