CVE-2026-76748 Authenticated Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in the API of AOS-S
An authenticated read-only user can escalate privileges to gain administrative access on HPE AOS-Switch devices via the API.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-76748?
CVE-2026-76748 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) AOS-Switch (AOS-S), published on 6 Oct 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the API of AOS-S. Successful exploitation could allow an authenticated read-only user to escalate their privileges and gain administrative access to the affected system.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-76748?
How do I fix CVE-2026-76748?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-76748 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-76748 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-76748 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8cx3-28f8-cvcq.