CVE-2026-86106 Security Advisory 0179
Unauthenticated attackers on the HA interconnect can trigger sensitive functions, leading to elevated command execution on Arista VeloCloud Edge units.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-86106?
CVE-2026-86106 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Arista Networks VeloCloud Edge, published on 16 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An unauthenticated actor with network access to the private HA interconnect may trigger sensitive HA peer functions without verification. This could result in elevated command execution on Edge units where HA is enabled.
Weakness: CWE-306
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-86106?
How do I fix CVE-2026-86106?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-86106 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-86106 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-86106 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9p4p-29rr-fgwc.