PatchTheCEVCVE-2026-79888: A vulnerability in a certain web interface endpoint of AOS-8 devices could allow an unauthenticated remote att
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Routine
HIGH 8.1REMOTE
CVE-2026-79888 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A vulnerability in a certain web interface endpoint of AOS-8 devices could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to trigger a buffer overflow. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system, leading to complete system compromise.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.1 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 86%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-119 |
| Published | 2026-10-22 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-24 |
Publisher (CNA): Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
Fedora 46 · wasmedge · FIXED · 0.18.1-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-4c27216e39 · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-4c27216e39
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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.