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AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CLI-local attack requiring low-privileged authentication and user interaction; root command execution yields full CIA compromise of the switch.
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A vulnerability exists in the command line interface of AOS-CX that may allow for improper processing of malformed input. Successful exploitation could result in the execution of arbitrary commands with root privileges.
AnalysisAI
Privilege escalation to root in HPE AOS-CX affects the command line interface, where improper processing of malformed input allows a low-privileged authenticated CLI user to execute arbitrary commands with root-level privileges. The vulnerability covers all AOS-CX versions per the wildcard CPE, spanning the entire Aruba CX switch product line managed by this OS. …
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Vulnerability AssessmentAI
| Exploitation | Exploitation requires existing authenticated CLI access to the AOS-CX switch with at least low-level privileges (PR:L), meaning the attacker must have valid credentials and CLI login capability on the device. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The CVSS 3.1 score of 7.3 with vector AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H reflects a locally-scoped vulnerability bounded by the need for authenticated CLI access and user interaction, meaningfully constraining the attack surface compared to network-exploitable flaws. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | Full exploit scenario with step-by-step reproduction available after sign-in. |
| Remediation | Consult the HPE security bulletin HPESBNW05134 at https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw05134en_us&docLocale=en_US for patched AOS-CX versions and upgrade instructions; specific fix version numbers are not confirmed in the available input data. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
Recommended ActionAI
Within 24 hours, inventory all HPE AOS-CX switches across your Aruba CX infrastructure regardless of version-this vulnerability affects all AOS-CX versions-and identify which systems expose CLI access; immediately audit and restrict low-privileged CLI user accounts to essential personnel only. …
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EUVD-2026-69632
GHSA-q2pr-wxm9-7rvc