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Aruba Networking Private 5g Core CVE-2026-23598

MEDIUM
Error Message Information Leak (CWE-209)
2026-02-17 security-alert@hpe.com
6.5
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A10:2025 - Mishandling of Exceptional Conditions
ASVS 5.0
V16 - Security Logging and Error Handling Error message sanitization
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Discovery

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS 6.5 (MEDIUM). Attack vector: Adjacent Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: None. User interaction: None. Exploitation no authentication required. Exploitable via remote/network.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker without authentication could exploit this vulnerability to access details such as user accounts, roles, and system configuration, as well a.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
Patch available 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

HPE Aruba Networking 5G Core API error handling exposes sensitive information including user accounts, roles, and system configuration to unauthenticated remote attackers. Successful exploitation enables attackers to gather intelligence on internal services and workflows, creating a foundation for further attacks targeting unauthorized access and privilege escalation. A patch is available.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Mar 12, 2026 - 21:55 CVSS 6.5

Vulnerabilities in the API error handling of an HPE Aruba Networking 5G Core server API could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. [CVSS 6.5 MEDIUM]

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available — apply it immediately.

Affects your stack

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Classified as CWE-209 (Error Message Information Leak). Affects the insight into internal component of Aruba Networking Private 5G Core. Vulnerabilities in the API error handling of an HPE Aruba Networking 5G Core server API could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to access details such as user accounts, roles, and system configuration, as well as to gain insight into internal services and workflows, increasing the risk of unauthorized access and elevated privileges when combined with other vulnerabilities.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 6.5 MEDIUM
AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Adjacent
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Patch released
Feb 28, 2026 - 01:30 nvd
Patch available
CVE Published
Feb 17, 2026 - 21:22 nvd
MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionCVE.org

Vulnerabilities in the API error handling of an HPE Aruba Networking 5G Core server API could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to access details such as user accounts, roles, and system configuration, as well as to gain insight into internal services and workflows, increasing the risk of unauthorized access and elevated privileges when combined with other vulnerabilities.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

CVE-2026-23598 presents notable security risk rated CVSS 6.5. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments. A patch is available and should be applied during regular vulnerability management.

Business Impact: Moderate
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict network access and enable monitoring.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 88% exploitable
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Controlled
Automatable· derived
No

Priority Score

32
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +32
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:hpe:aruba_networking_private_5g_core:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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