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.

Metrics

No CVSS v4.0

Attack Vector Adjacent Network

Attack Complexity Low

Privileges Required None

Scope Unchanged

Confidentiality Impact High

Integrity Impact High

Availability Impact High

User Interaction None

No CVSS v3.0

No CVSS v2

This CVE is not in the KEV list.

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Solution

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Workaround

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References
Link Providers
https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw05134en_us&docLocale=en_US cve-icon cve-icon
History

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0000

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Description 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.
Title Unauthenticated Format String Vulnerability leads to Remote Code Execution in AOS-CX
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: hpe

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-01T20:28:59.646Z

Reserved: 2026-08-13T16:39:33.898Z

Link: CVE-2026-73782

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-09-01T21:18:45.057

Modified: 2026-09-01T21:18:45.057

Link: CVE-2026-73782

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Weaknesses

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