CVE-2026-73778
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CVE-2026-73778 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability exists in the Credential Manager component that may allow for unauthorized administrative access. An unauthenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability on a device in its factory-default or post-ZTP state before any administrator has configured credentials by providing a predictable factory-default password. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A vulnerability exists in the Credential Manager component that may allow for unauthorized administrative access. An unauthenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability on a device in its factory-default or post-ZTP state before any administrator has configured credentials by providing a predictable factory-default password. Successful exploitation could result in full administrative control of the affected device during the initial setup process.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hpe | Arubaos-Cx | <= 10.10.1180 |
| Hpe | Arubaos-Cx | >= 10.13.0000, <= 10.13.1180 |
| Hpe | Arubaos-Cx | >= 10.16.0000, <= 10.16.1051 |
| Hpe | Arubaos-Cx | >= 10.17.0000, <= 10.17.1021 |
| Hpe | Arubaos-Cx | 10.18.0001 |
References
- https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw05134en_us&docLocale=en_USPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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