CVE-2026-73768: A vulnerability exists in the command line interface of AOS-CX that may allow for improper processing of malfo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-73768?

arubaos-cx: upgrade to newer than 10.17.1021. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-73768 being exploited?

CVE-2026-73768 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-73768 affect?

CVE-2026-73768 affects arubaos-cx. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). 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.

Routine

HIGH 7.3UPGRADE

CVE-2026-73768 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting arubaos-cx. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 92%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2026-09-01
Last modified	2026-09-04

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

Last updated 2026-09-04 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-09-01 21:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-04 14:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hpe arubaos-cx UPGRADE

Affected: <= 10.10.1180 · >= 10.13.0000 and <= 10.13.1180 · >= 10.16.0000 and <= 10.16.1051 · >= 10.17.0000 and <= 10.17.1021 · 10.18.0001

Fixed in: newer than 10.17.1021

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.13.0000

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.

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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-2026-73768?

arubaos-cx: upgrade to newer than 10.17.1021. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-73768 being exploited?

CVE-2026-73768 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-2026-73768 affect?

CVE-2026-73768 affects arubaos-cx. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2026-73768?

Priority 28/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-44880 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE A buffer overflow vulnerability was found in the command line interface of AOS-CX
CVE-2026-63454 HIGH 7.2 UPGRADE An authenticated path traversal vulnerability exists in AOS-CX
CVE-2026-63453 HIGH 7.2 UPGRADE Buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the command line interface of AOS-CX
CVE-2026-73783 MEDIUM 4.9 UPGRADE Stack overflow vulnerabilities exist in an API endpoint of AOS-CX
CVE-2026-73749 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE Multiple vulnerabilities exist in a daemon of AOS-CX that may allow for improper processing of malformed input

References

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