Predictable Seed Vulnerability in HPE NonStop MODULAR NSJ
CVE-2026-73794

4.6MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

HP

Vendor
CVE Published:
14 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-73794?

The HPE NonStop MODULAR NSJ exhibits a predictable seed vulnerability in its random number generation process, compromising the randomness integrity essential for secure cryptographic operations. Attackers can exploit this flaw to potentially predict generated random numbers, leading to further exploitation of associated security protocols reliant on robust random number generation. It poses serious risks to applications utilizing cryptographic functions for authentication, encryption, and other security measures.

Affected Version(s)

HPE NonStop MODULAR NSJ T3066L17^AAP and earlier

HPE NonStop MODULAR NSJ T3066L17^AAP and earlier

HPE NonStop MODULAR NSJ T3066K17

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.6
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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