CVE-2026-23595 Unauthenticated Authentication Bypass in application API allows unauthorized administrative account creation

High 8.8 Published 17 Feb 2026 Updated 18 Feb 2026

Remote attackers can bypass authentication to create administrative accounts, gaining full control over the 5G core network configuration and data.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-23595?

CVE-2026-23595 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) HPE Aruba Networking Private 5G Core, published on 17 Feb 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An authentication bypass in the application API allows an unauthorized administrative account to be created. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to create privileged user accounts. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to gain administrative access, modify system configurations, and access or manipulate sensitive data.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-23595?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hpe Aruba Networking Private 5g Core.

How do I fix CVE-2026-23595?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-23595 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2026-23595 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-23595 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-74jq-6q38-p5wf.