Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in AOS-CX Switches by HPE
CVE-2026-23813

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

HP (HP)

Status
Aos-cx
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 March 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-23813?

A vulnerability has been discovered within the web-based management interface of AOS-CX switches by HPE. This issue could allow unauthorized actors to bypass existing authentication measures, potentially leading to unauthorized remote access. In certain scenarios, this vulnerability may also facilitate the resetting of administrator passwords, posing a significant security risk for network integrity.

Affected Version(s)

AOS-CX 10.17.0000 <= 10.17.0001

AOS-CX 10.17.0000 <= 10.17.0001

AOS-CX 10.16.0000 <= 10.16.1020

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

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Created by cyberaeonic

References

https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpe...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

This vulnerability was discovered and reported by moonv through HPE Aruba Networking's Bug Bounty program.
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