CVE-2026-44878 Authenticated Path Traversal allows Unauthorized Access in Web Interface
Authenticated attackers can exploit path traversal in the web interface to read sensitive files and modify system data on HPE EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateways.
- 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-2026-44878?
CVE-2026-44878 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateway (ECOS), published on 21 Jul 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of an ECOS device could allow a highly privileged, authenticated remote attacker to access the device's filesystem. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to access sensitive files and tamper with or delete system data.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-44878?
How do I fix CVE-2026-44878?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-44878 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2026-44878 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-44878 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4qh6-m8h4-cff3.