How severe is CVE-2026-76690?

CVE-2026-76690 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-76690 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-76690?

CVE-2026-76690 primarily affects Hpe Edgeconnect Operating System. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-76690?

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-2026-76690 published?

CVE-2026-76690 was published on 2026-09-15 and last updated on 2026-09-28.

CVE-2026-76690

CVE-2026-76690 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hpe Edgeconnect Operating System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Hpe Edgeconnect Operating System
Published: 2026-09-15
Last modified: 2026-09-28

Description

A vulnerability exists in a component of the HPE Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateways that may allow for arbitrary command execution. An authenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by providing a specially crafted input to the affected component. Successful exploitation could result in remote code execution as root.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-76690?: A vulnerability exists in a component of the HPE Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateways that may allow for arbitrary command execution. An authenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by providing a specially crafted input to the affected component. Successful exploitation could result in remote code execution as root.
How severe is CVE-2026-76690?: CVE-2026-76690 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-76690 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-76690?: CVE-2026-76690 primarily affects Hpe Edgeconnect Operating System. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-76690?: 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-2026-76690 published?: CVE-2026-76690 was published on 2026-09-15 and last updated on 2026-09-28.

References

https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw05135en_us&docLocale=en_US

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:edgeconnect_sd-wan_orchestrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:edgeconnect_sd-wan_orchestrator:9.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hpe:edgeconnect_operating_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hpe:edgeconnect_operating_system:9.7.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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