CVE-2026-44879

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Command Injection in ECOS CLI

Publication date: 2026-07-21

Last updated on: 2026-07-23

Assigner: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)

Description

A vulnerability in the command line interface of ECOS devices could allow a highly privileged, authenticated remote attacker to perform command injection on certain CLI commands. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-07-21

Last Modified

2026-07-23

Generated

2026-08-11

AI Q&A

2026-07-22

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-09

NVD

CVE-2026-44879

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
hpe	ecos	*

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-77	The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability allows a highly privileged remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on ECOS devices through command injection in the CLI. It requires authentication but can be exploited remotely.

Detection Guidance

Detection requires checking ECOS devices for vulnerable CLI commands. Review command logs for unusual activity, especially commands executed by privileged users. Inspect network traffic for unauthorized remote access attempts to CLI interfaces.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain full control over the affected device, leading to data theft, system compromise, or disruption of services. This could impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access, violating data protection requirements in GDPR and HIPAA. Organizations may face compliance penalties due to potential data breaches.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately restrict remote access to ECOS devices CLI to trusted networks and users. Disable or remove unnecessary CLI commands that may be vulnerable. Apply vendor patches or updates if available. Monitor network traffic for unusual command injection attempts.

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