CVE-2025-27078 Authenticated Remote Command Execution caused by Insecure Function Usage in System Binary
Authenticated attackers can inject OS commands via the CLI in HPE AOS Access Points, leading to complete system compromise.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-27078?
CVE-2025-27078 is a medium-severity command injection vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) AOS-10 AP, published on 8 Apr 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability in a system binary of AOS-8 Instant and AOS-10 AP could allow an authenticated remote attacker to inject commands into the underlying operating system while using the CLI. Successful exploitation could lead to complete system compromise.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-27078?
How do I fix CVE-2025-27078?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-27078 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2025-27078 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-27078 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8vjw-ghh4-xxg8.