CVE-2026-79875: Authentication Bypass in the PAPI Protocol of AOS-8 Allows Unauthorized Administrative Access

Published Oct 22, 2026

Updated

No description provided

Affected Software

1 affected component

HPE Arubaos

Event History

Oct 22, 2026

CVE Published

via MITRE·07:05 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·07:05 PM

DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The CVSS vector indicates adjacent-network access is required. The attacker does not need prior privileges or user interaction.

Does the reported impact include denial of service?

No availability impact is indicated in the CVSS vector. It reports high confidentiality and integrity impact, with availability marked as none.

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