CVE-2026-79867 — CRITICAL (9.6)

Vulnerability Description

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

CVSS Score

9.6

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

ADJACENT_NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-79867?

CVE-2026-79867 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.6 (CRITICAL). Authentication bypass vulnerabilities in the affected interface of AOS-8 could allow an unauthenticated adjacent attacker to circumvent existing authentication controls and run arbitrary commands on t...

How severe is CVE-2026-79867?

CVE-2026-79867 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.6/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-79867?

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