Unauthenticated Remote Unauthorized Access Vulnerability in HPE Networking Analytics and Location Engine (ALE)
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Security bypass
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-798.
Summary
A vulnerability exists in the Analytics and Location Engine (ALE) where the application and underlying operating system use default, hard-coded credentials for several administrative and system accounts. An unauthenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by attempting to log in using these known default credentials. Successful exploitation could result in an attacker gaining unauthorized access to the application's management interface and the underlying operating system, potentially leading to full system compromise.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- Yes
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) | ALE | 0.0.0.0 – 5.0.0.0 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- ALE VendorHewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Affected 0.0.0.0 – 5.0.0.0 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 1
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:analytics_and_location_engine:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 5.1.0.0 | Vulnerable | Arubanetworks |
- cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:analytics_and_location_engine:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 5.1.0.0 Vulnerable ·Arubanetworks
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-76708
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-xfrf-hcm4-q67f
References
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Sources
- CVE-2026-76708 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-76708 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-xfrf-hcm4-q67f · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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