CVE-2026-76728

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Authenticated SSRF in HPE Networking Instant ON APs

Publication date: 2026-09-29

Last updated on: 2026-10-06

Assigner: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)

Description

A vulnerability in the API endpoint of HPE Networking Instant ON APs could allow an authenticated remote attacker with high privileges to conduct a server-side request forgery (SSRF) attack. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands as a privileged user on the underlying operating system.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-29

Last Modified

2026-10-06

Generated

2026-10-19

AI Q&A

2026-09-30

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-18

NVD

CVE-2026-76728

EUVD

EUVD-2026-89347

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
hpe	networking_instant_on	*

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-918	The web server receives a URL or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this URL, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination.

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Executive Summary

This is a server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in the API endpoint of HPE Networking Instant ON APs. It allows an authenticated remote attacker with high privileges to forge requests on the server, potentially leading to execution of arbitrary commands as a privileged user on the underlying operating system.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability requires detecting SSRF in HPE Networking Instant ON APs. Check for unusual outbound requests from the API endpoint, unexpected command execution logs, or privileged user activity. Monitor network traffic for internal system access attempts from the AP interface.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to run unauthorized commands on your system, potentially gaining control over the device or accessing sensitive data. This could lead to data breaches, system compromise, or disruption of network services.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could potentially impact compliance with GDPR and HIPAA by allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying system. This may lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating confidentiality and integrity requirements under these regulations.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches provided by HPE for the Instant ON APs to address the SSRF vulnerability. Ensure API access is restricted to authorized users only and monitor network traffic for unusual activity.

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