How severe is CVE-2026-76691?

CVE-2026-76691 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-2026-76691 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-76691?

CVE-2026-76691 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-2026-76691?

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-2026-76691 published?

CVE-2026-76691 was published on 2026-09-15 and last updated on 2026-09-28.

CVE-2026-76691

CVE-2026-76691 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Hpe Edgeconnect Operating System
Published: 2026-09-15
Last modified: 2026-09-28

Description

Buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the API endpoint of HPE Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateways. Successful exploitation could allow an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands as a privileged user on the underlying operating system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-76691?: Buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the API endpoint of HPE Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateways. Successful exploitation could allow an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands as a privileged user on the underlying operating system.
How severe is CVE-2026-76691?: CVE-2026-76691 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-2026-76691 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-76691?: CVE-2026-76691 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-2026-76691?: 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-2026-76691 published?: CVE-2026-76691 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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