CVE-2026-23813
Authentication Bypass in AOS-CX Web Interface Enables Admin Reset
Publication date: 2026-03-11
Last updated on: 2026-03-11
Assigner: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| hpe | aos-cx | * |
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Exploitability
| 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in the web-based management interface of AOS-CX switches. It allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass the authentication controls that are normally in place.
In some cases, this bypass can enable the attacker to reset the administrator password, potentially gaining full control over the device.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could gain unauthorized access to the management interface of the AOS-CX switch without needing valid credentials.
This could lead to a complete compromise of the device, including the ability to reset the administrator password, which may result in loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the network managed by the switch.
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