Authentication Bypass in HPE Networking Instant ON Access Points
CVE-2026-76725

9.6CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

HP (HP)

Status
Instant On
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-76725?

A serious vulnerability exists within the management protocol of HPE Networking Instant ON Access Points, which allows unauthenticated adjacent attackers to bypass authentication controls. This flaw facilitates the potential for remote code execution with elevated privileges, thereby posing significant risks to network security and device integrity. Organizations should take immediate steps to assess their systems, apply necessary updates, and mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Instant ON 0.0.0.0 <= 3.4.1.0

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.6
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Internal security research (HPE Networking).
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