How severe is CVE-2026-73774?

CVE-2026-73774 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-73774 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-73774?

CVE-2026-73774 primarily affects Hpe Arubaos-cx. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-73774?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2026-73774 published?

CVE-2026-73774 was published on 2026-09-01 and last updated on 2026-09-04.

CVE-2026-73774

CVE-2026-73774 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hpe Arubaos-cx with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Hpe Arubaos-cx
Published: 2026-09-01
Last modified: 2026-09-04

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the underlying operating system of AOS-CX that could lead to unauthenticated disclosure of sensitive information by sending specially crafted packets to the affected system. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in limited disclosure or modification of information and disruption of the affected system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-73774?: A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the underlying operating system of AOS-CX that could lead to unauthenticated disclosure of sensitive information by sending specially crafted packets to the affected system. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in limited disclosure or modification of information and disruption of the affected system.
How severe is CVE-2026-73774?: CVE-2026-73774 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-73774 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-73774?: CVE-2026-73774 primarily affects Hpe Arubaos-cx. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-73774?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-73774 published?: CVE-2026-73774 was published on 2026-09-01 and last updated on 2026-09-04.

References

https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw05134en_us&docLocale=en_US

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:hpe:arubaos-cx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hpe:arubaos-cx:10.18.0001:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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