PatchTheCVECVE-2026-79881: An authentication bypass vulnerability in the underlying operating system of AOS-8 could allow an unauthentica
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Routine
HIGH 8.3
CVE-2026-79881 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.3) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An authentication bypass vulnerability in the underlying operating system of AOS-8 could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to circumvent existing authentication controls. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code as a privileged user on the underlying operating system leading to complete system compromise.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.3 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 91%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2026-10-22 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Publisher (CNA): Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
Fedora 46 · gum · FIXED · 2.0.2-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-da0d6dd894 · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-da0d6dd894
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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.