CVE-2026-79867: Authentication Bypass Leading to Remote Code Execution in AOS-8

Published Oct 22, 2026

Updated

No description provided

Affected Software

1 affected component

HPE Aruba Networking ArubaOS=8

Event History

Oct 22, 2026

CVE Published

via MITRE·07:05 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·07:05 PM

DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

Does exploitation require valid credentials or user interaction?

No. The CVSS vector indicates no privileges are required and no user interaction is required.

What level of access does an attacker need to reach a vulnerable system?

The attack vector is adjacent network (AV:A), meaning the attacker must have access to a network adjacent to the affected ArubaOS deployment.

What is the potential security impact?

The CVSS vector rates confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact as high, with scope changed. The vulnerability has a critical CVSS score of 9.6.

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