CVE-2026-23813 Authentication Bypass in Web Interface allows Unauthenticated Admin Password Reset

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Unauthenticated remote attackers can bypass authentication to reset admin passwords on HPE AOS-CX switches, gaining full administrative control.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-23813?

CVE-2026-23813 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Hpe Arubaos-Cx, published on 11 Mar 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability has been identified in the web-based management interface of AOS-CX switches that could potentially allow an unauthenticated remote actor to circumvent existing authentication controls. In some cases this could enable resetting the admin password.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-23813?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hpe Arubaos-Cx.

How do I fix CVE-2026-23813?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-23813 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-2026-23813 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-23813 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

All Hpe Arubaos-Cx vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-37q7-686v-7f32.

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