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CVE-2026-79874: ArubaOS 10 API lets unauthenticated users gain admin access
CVE-2026-79874 · published 2 days ago
Summary
The API used by ArubaOS 10 can be tricked into skipping the login step, allowing anyone on the same network to act as an administrator. This could let an attacker change system settings or view confidential information. Apply the latest security update from HPE or restrict network access to the API until it is patched.
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
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| hewlett packard enterprise (hpe) | unknown product | <= 10.8.1.1 |
| hewlett packard enterprise (hpe) | arubaos (aos) | <= 10.8.1.1 |
Original advisory text
Authentication Bypass in the API allows Administrative Access of AOS-10
An authentication bypass in the API of AOS-10 allows an unauthenticated adjacent attacker to circumvent existing authentication controls. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to gain administrative access, modify system configurations, and access or manipulate sensitive data.
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Timeline
Published22 Oct 2026
Updated25 Oct 2026
First seen22 Oct 2026
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