CVE-2026-79881
Authentication Bypass Leading to Remote Code Execution in AOS-8
Reported by hpe · Published October 22, 2026
An authentication bypass vulnerability in the underlying operating system of AOS-8 could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to circumvent existing authentication controls. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code as a privileged user on the underlying operating system leading to complete system compromise.
Fixed versions
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| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown product | Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) | 8.13.3.0, 8.10.0.23 |
| ArubaOS (AOS) | Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) | 8.13.3.0, 8.10.0.23 |
Risk scores
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) | ArubaOS (AOS) | 8.13.0.0, 8.10.0.0 |
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) | Unknown product | 8.12.0.0, 8.10.0.0 |
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) | ArubaOS (AOS) | 8.13.0.0, 8.10.0.0 |
Timeline
- Oct 22, 2026 CVE Published
- Oct 23, 2026 EPSS Score (5 in total, the first dated here)
- Oct 23, 2026 Coalition ESS Score
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