CVE-2026-44873: A session management vulnerability in AOS-8 allows previously authenticated users to retain network access aft

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-44873 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting arubaos, sd-wan. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A session management vulnerability in AOS-8 allows previously authenticated users to retain network access after their accounts are administratively disabled. Existing sessions are not invalidated when credentials are revoked, enabling continued access until session expiration. An attacker with compromised credentials could exploit this behavior to maintain unauthorized access even after the account has been disabled.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 97%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-613
Published	2026-05-12
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) · Vendor: arubanetworks

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-12 20:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 17:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

arubanetworks arubaos UPGRADE

Affected: >= 6.5.4.0 and < 8.10.0.22 · >= 8.11.0.0 and < 8.12.0.7 · >= 8.13.0.0 and < 8.13.1.2

Fixed in: 8.10.0.22, 8.12.0.7, 8.13.1.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.5.4.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

arubanetworks sd-wan UPGRADE

Affected: >= 8.6.0.4-2.2.0.0 and <= 8.6.0.4-2.2.0.7 · >= 8.7.0.0-2.3.0.0 and <= 8.7.0.0-2.3.0.9

Fixed in: newer than 8.7.0.0-2.3.0.9

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.6.0.4-2.2.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy sd-wan || rpm -q sd-wan || sd-wan --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 8.7.0.0-2.3.0.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade sd-wan

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade sd-wan

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.6.0.4-2.2.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison sd-wan sudo apt install sd-wan=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.6.0.4-2.2.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold sd-wan

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list sd-wan sudo dnf downgrade sd-wan-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.6.0.4-2.2.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add sd-wan

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-44873?

arubaos: upgrade to 8.10.0.22, 8.12.0.7, 8.13.1.2; sd-wan: upgrade to newer than 8.7.0.0-2.3.0.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-44873 being exploited?

CVE-2026-44873 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-44873 affect?

CVE-2026-44873 affects arubaos, sd-wan. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). A session management vulnerability in AOS-8 allows previously authenticated users to retain network access after their accounts are administratively disabled. Existing sessions are not invalidated when credentials are revoked, enabling cont

How urgent is CVE-2026-44873?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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