CVE-2026-76709 Unauthenticated Remote Arbitrary File Write Vulnerability in HPE Networking Analytics and Location Engine (ALE)

Critical 9.8 Published 22 Sep 2026 Updated 23 Sep 2026

Unauthenticated remote attackers can write arbitrary files with elevated privileges, leading to full system compromise in HPE ALE.

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-2026-76709?

CVE-2026-76709 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 internal administrative component of Analytics and Location Engine (ALE). Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to gain unauthorized write access to the file system with elevated privileges, potentially resulting in full system compromise.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-76709?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Arubanetworks Analytics and Location Engine.

How do I fix CVE-2026-76709?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-76709 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-76709 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-76709 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xv49-cjp4-h46h.