CVE-2026-76729: Authenticated Format String Vulnerability allows Memory Corruption in HPE Networking Instant ON API Endpoint
A format string vulnerability in the API endpoint of HPE Networking Instant ON APs could allow an authenticated remote attacker with high privileges to cause memory corruption with a modified input. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to provoke a denial-of-service condition or remote code execution in the affected system function.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
An attacker must be authenticated to the affected API endpoint and have high privileges. The attack can be performed remotely and does not require user interaction.
What conditions affect exploitability?
Exploitation requires sending modified input to the vulnerable API endpoint. The published vector rates attack complexity as high, indicating additional exploitation conditions or precision are required beyond having privileged authenticated access.
What could successful exploitation allow?
Successful exploitation can cause memory corruption in an affected system function. This may allow a denial of service or remote code execution, with high potential impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.