CVE-2026-23816
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Command Injection in AOS-CX Switch CLI Enables Remote Code Execution

Publication date: 2026-03-11

Last updated on: 2026-03-11

Assigner: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)

Description
A vulnerability in the command line interface of AOS-CX Switches could allow an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system.
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Published
2026-03-11
Last Modified
2026-03-11
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-11
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-23816
EUVD
EUVD-2026-11077
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hpe aos-cx_switches *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-78 The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the command line interface of AOS-CX Switches. It allows an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system.

Impact Analysis

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could execute arbitrary commands on the switch's operating system, potentially leading to full compromise of the device.

  • Confidentiality impact: High
  • Integrity impact: High
  • Availability impact: High
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