How severe is CVE-2026-73777?

CVE-2026-73777 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-73777 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-73777?

CVE-2026-73777 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-2026-73777?

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-2026-73777 published?

CVE-2026-73777 was published on 2026-09-01 and last updated on 2026-09-04.

CVE-2026-73777

CVE-2026-73777 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hpe Arubaos-cx with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Hpe Arubaos-cx
Published: 2026-09-01
Last modified: 2026-09-04

Description

Vulnerabilities have been identified in the API endpoint of AOS-CX switches that could potentially allow an unauthenticated remote actor to circumvent existing authentication controls.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-73777?: Vulnerabilities have been identified in the API endpoint of AOS-CX switches that could potentially allow an unauthenticated remote actor to circumvent existing authentication controls.
How severe is CVE-2026-73777?: CVE-2026-73777 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-73777 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-73777?: CVE-2026-73777 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-2026-73777?: 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-2026-73777 published?: CVE-2026-73777 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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