CVE-2026-79820
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Publication date: 2026-10-05

Last updated on: 2026-10-06

Assigner: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)

Description
A remote user validation failure vulnerability exists in HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) 7 firmware.

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Published
2026-10-05
Last Modified
2026-10-06
Generated
2026-10-19
AI Q&A
2026-10-05
EPSS Evaluated
2026-10-18
NVD
CVE-2026-79820
EUVD
EUVD-2026-92433

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Vendor Product Version / Range
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) 7 1.25.00

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CWE ID Description
CWE-287 When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) 7 firmware allows a remote user to fail validation checks, potentially gaining unauthorized access or control over the system.

Detection Guidance

Detection requires checking HPE iLO 7 firmware versions for versions prior to the patched release. Use the iLO web interface or CLI to verify firmware version. Network scanning tools like Nmap may identify iLO 7 devices but cannot confirm vulnerability status.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to bypass authentication, access sensitive data, or manipulate system settings, leading to severe security breaches or system compromise.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data, violating compliance requirements such as GDPR or HIPAA, resulting in legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Update HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) 7 firmware to the latest version provided by HPE to address the remote user validation failure vulnerability.

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