Authentication bypass in the web management interface of AOS-S
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Privilege escalation
- 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-269.
Summary
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) AOS-Switch (AOS-S) versions from 16.11.0000 through 16.11.0031 contain authentication bypass flaws in the web management interface. Improper privilege management (CWE-269) lets an unauthenticated remote attacker gain unauthorized access to the affected system.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-29
Description from the CNA
Authentication bypass vulnerabilities exist in the web management interface of AOS-S. Successful exploitation could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the affected system.
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) | AOS-Switch (AOS-S) | 16.11.0000 – 16.11.0031 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- AOS-Switch (AOS-S) VendorHewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Affected 16.11.0000 – 16.11.0031 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
The sources list no fixed version for AOS-Switch (AOS-S).
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-29
Timeline
- 2026-10-06 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-76742
- 2026-10-07 CISA SSVC decision points changed
- 2026-10-07 Alias added: GHSA-824j-mqpc-h7v9
- 2026-10-07 Weakness changed · CISA ADP
- 2026-10-07 CISA SSVC decision points changed
- 2026-10-08 CISA SSVC decision points changed
References
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- TI-2020-05748 A security vulnerability in HPE Smart Update Manager (SUM) prior to version 8.5.6 could… CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2024-35875 XML injection in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) HPE Insight Remote Support CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.5
Sources
- CVE-2026-76742 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-76742 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-824j-mqpc-h7v9 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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