CVE-2026-76708 Unauthenticated Remote Unauthorized Access Vulnerability in HPE Networking Analytics and Location Engine (ALE)

Critical 9.8 Published 22 Sep 2026 Updated 23 Sep 2026

Unauthenticated attackers can use hard-coded default credentials to gain unauthorized access to the HPE ALE management interface and underlying operating system.

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-2026-76708?

CVE-2026-76708 is a critical vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) ALE, published on 22 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability exists in the Analytics and Location Engine (ALE) where the application and underlying operating system use default, hard-coded credentials for several administrative and system accounts. An unauthenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by attempting to log in using these known default credentials.

Successful exploitation could result in an attacker gaining unauthorized access to the application's management interface and the underlying operating system, potentially leading to full system compromise.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-76708?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Arubanetworks Analytics and Location Engine.

How do I fix CVE-2026-76708?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-76708 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-76708 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-76708 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xfrf-hcm4-q67f.