How severe is CVE-2026-76708?

CVE-2026-76708 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-76708 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-76708?

CVE-2026-76708 affects Arubanetworks Analytics And Location Engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-76708?

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

When was CVE-2026-76708 published?

CVE-2026-76708 was published on 2026-09-22 and last updated on 2026-09-25.

CVE-2026-76708

CVE-2026-76708 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Arubanetworks Analytics And Location Engine with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Arubanetworks Analytics And Location Engine
Published: 2026-09-22
Last modified: 2026-09-25

Description

A vulnerability exists in the Analytics and Location Engine (ALE) where the application and underlying operating system use default, hard-coded credentials for several administrative and system accounts. An unauthenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by attempting to log in using these known default credentials. Successful exploitation could result in an attacker gaining unauthorized access to the application's management interface and the underlying operating system, potentially leading to full system compromise.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-76708?: A vulnerability exists in the Analytics and Location Engine (ALE) where the application and underlying operating system use default, hard-coded credentials for several administrative and system accounts. An unauthenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by attempting to log in using these known default credentials. Successful exploitation could result in an attacker gaining unauthorized access to the application's management interface and the underlying operating system, potentially leading to full system compromise.
How severe is CVE-2026-76708?: CVE-2026-76708 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-76708 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-76708?: CVE-2026-76708 affects Arubanetworks Analytics And Location Engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-76708?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-76708 published?: CVE-2026-76708 was published on 2026-09-22 and last updated on 2026-09-25.

References

https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw05137en_us&docLocale=en_US

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:analytics_and_location_engine:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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