CVE-2026-73777

Received Received - Intake

Authentication Bypass in HPE AOS-CX Switches API

Publication date: 2026-09-01

Last updated on: 2026-09-01

Assigner: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)

Description

Vulnerabilities have been identified in the API endpoint of AOS-CX switches that could potentially allow an unauthenticated remote actor to circumvent existing authentication controls.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-01

Last Modified

2026-09-01

Generated

2026-09-02

AI Q&A

2026-09-02

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-73777

Affected Vendors & Products

Currently, no data is known.

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Exploitability

CWE

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CWE ID	Description
CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass authentication controls on AOS-CX switch API endpoints. This could grant unauthorized access to sensitive functions or data.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain control over network switches, steal data, disrupt operations, or launch further attacks within the network. The high CVSS score indicates severe potential impact.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and access controls. Non-compliance risks fines and legal consequences.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply vendor patches or updates for AOS-CX switches immediately. Disable unnecessary API endpoints if possible. Monitor network traffic for unusual authentication bypass attempts. Restrict access to the API endpoint via network segmentation or firewall rules.

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