CVE-2026-73775: Vulnerabilities in the API endpoint of AOS-CX could allow a remote attacker authenticated with low privileges

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-73775?

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

Q: Is CVE-2026-73775 being exploited?

CVE-2026-73775 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-2026-73775 affect?

CVE-2026-73775 affects arubaos-cx. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). Vulnerabilities in the API endpoint of AOS-CX could allow a remote attacker authenticated with low privileges to access sensitive information. A successful exploit allows an attacker to retrieve information which could be used to potentiall

Routine

HIGH 7.7UPGRADE

CVE-2026-73775 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.7) affecting arubaos-cx. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Vulnerabilities in the API endpoint of AOS-CX could allow a remote attacker authenticated with low privileges to access sensitive information. A successful exploit allows an attacker to retrieve information which could be used to potentially gain further access to network services supported by AOS-CX.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.7 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
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 14:53 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.

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-2026-73775?

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

Is CVE-2026-73775 being exploited?

CVE-2026-73775 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-2026-73775 affect?

CVE-2026-73775 affects arubaos-cx. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). Vulnerabilities in the API endpoint of AOS-CX could allow a remote attacker authenticated with low privileges to access sensitive information. A successful exploit allows an attacker to retrieve information which could be used to potentiall

How urgent is CVE-2026-73775?

Priority 37/100. 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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