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7.2

HPE AOS-CX API lets logged‑in users add any file

CVE-2026-73765 · published 2 months ago
Summary

The API functions in HPE AOS-CX can be tricked by someone who already has a valid login to place files anywhere on the server. This could let the attacker run their own programs or take control of the system. Apply the latest software updates and restrict API access to trusted users as soon as possible.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
hewlett packard enterprise (hpe) aos-cx <= 10.18.0001
Original advisory text
Authenticated path traversal vulnerabilities exist in API endpoints of AOS-CX. Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities allows an attacker to write arbitrary files to the underlying operati...
Authenticated path traversal vulnerabilities exist in API endpoints of AOS-CX. Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities allows an attacker to write arbitrary files to the underlying operating system, which could lead to remote code execution.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
7.2 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-22Path Traversal
Timeline
Published1 Sep 2026
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen2 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-73765 · NVD
CVE-2026-73765 · MITRE
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