CVE-2026-73760

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Authenticated Path Traversal in HPE ArubaOS-CX Web Management Interface

Publication date: 2026-09-01

Last updated on: 2026-09-04

Assigner: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)

Description

An authenticated Path Traversal vulnerability exists in AOS-CX. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to read arbitrary files from the web-based management interface of the underlying operating system, which could lead to remote unauthorized access to files.

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Published

2026-09-01

Last Modified

2026-09-04

Generated

2026-09-15

AI Q&A

2026-09-02

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-14

NVD

CVE-2026-73760

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-22	The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

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Executive Summary

This is an authenticated Path Traversal vulnerability in AOS-CX. It allows an attacker with valid credentials to read arbitrary files from the web-based management interface of the underlying operating system. This could lead to unauthorized remote access to sensitive files.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability requires authentication and involves path traversal via the web-based management interface. To detect it, inspect web server logs for unusual file access patterns or requests containing sequences like '../' or encoded equivalents. Check for unauthorized file reads in system logs. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to access sensitive files on the system, potentially exposing confidential data or system configurations. This may lead to further attacks or data breaches depending on the accessed files.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating compliance requirements such as GDPR or HIPAA. Organizations may face legal penalties, reputational damage, and loss of trust due to data exposure.

Mitigation Strategies

Update AOS-CX to the latest patched version immediately. Restrict access to the web-based management interface to trusted networks or IP addresses. Review file permissions to ensure sensitive files are not accessible via the interface.

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