CVE-2026-79850 — CRITICAL (10.0)

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerabilities in the affected interface of AOS-8 could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass existing authentication controls and run arbitrary commands on the underlying host. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands as root on the underlying operating system leading to complete system compromise.

CVSS Score

10.0

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-288

References

https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw05162en_us&docLocal

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-79850?

CVE-2026-79850 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL). Vulnerabilities in the affected interface of AOS-8 could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass existing authentication controls and run arbitrary commands on the underlying host. Successf...

How severe is CVE-2026-79850?

CVE-2026-79850 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-79850?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.