PatchTheCVECVE-2026-79882: There is a command injection vulnerability in the PAPI protocol of AOS-10 that could lead to unauthenticated r
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Routine
HIGH 8.3
CVE-2026-79882 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.
There is a command injection vulnerability in the PAPI protocol of AOS-10 that could lead to unauthenticated remote code execution by an adjacent attacker sending specially crafted packets. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code as a privileged user on the underlying operating system.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.3 (High) |
| Attack vector | Adjacent network |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 96%) |
| 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 · diffoscope · FIXED · 335-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-e4c4cc0856 · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-e4c4cc0856
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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.