CVE-2026-73753

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Privileged Command Execution in HPE System

Publication date: 2026-09-01

Last updated on: 2026-09-10

Assigner: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)

Description

Exploitation through affected command-line operations could allow an authenticated low-privileged user to execute arbitrary commands as a privileged user on the underlying operating system.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-01

Last Modified

2026-09-10

Generated

2026-09-13

AI Q&A

2026-09-02

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-12

NVD

CVE-2026-73753

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
hpe	arubaos-cx	From 10.13.0000 (inc) to 10.13.1180 (inc)
hpe	arubaos-cx	to 10.10.1180 (inc)
hpe	arubaos-cx	From 10.16.0000 (inc) to 10.16.1051 (inc)
hpe	arubaos-cx	From 10.17.0000 (inc) to 10.17.1021 (inc)
hpe	arubaos-cx	10.18.0001

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

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 allows an authenticated low-privileged user to execute arbitrary commands as a privileged user on the underlying operating system through affected command-line operations.

Detection Guidance

Check for unauthorized command execution attempts in system logs, particularly for privileged user actions originating from low-privileged accounts. Monitor network traffic for suspicious command-line operations targeting ArubaOS-CX devices.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain elevated privileges, allowing them to perform unauthorized actions such as installing malware, accessing sensitive data, or disrupting system operations.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, potentially violating compliance requirements such as GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy).

Mitigation Strategies

Apply vendor patches or updates immediately. Restrict user privileges to minimize access. Monitor command-line operations for suspicious activity. Review and audit user permissions regularly.

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