CVE-2026-73782 (GCVE-0-2026-73782)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-09-01 20:28 – Updated: 2026-09-02 12:31
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Unauthenticated Format String Vulnerability leads to Remote Code Execution in AOS-CX
Summary
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.
Severity
8.8 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-09-02 12:31 UTC
CWE
- CWE-134 - Use of Externally-Controlled Format String
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) | AOS-CX |
Affected:
10.18.0000 , ≤ 10.18.0001
(semver)
Affected: 10.17.0000 , ≤ 10.17.1021 (semver) Affected: 10.16.0000 , ≤ 10.16.1051 (semver) Affected: 10.13.0000 , ≤ 10.13.1180 (semver) Affected: 10.10.0000 , ≤ 10.10.1180 (semver) |
guessed |
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Nomenclature
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