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CVE-2026-23816 Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) CVE debrief

CVE-2026-23816 is a high-severity vulnerability in the command line interface of AOS-CX Switches, allowing an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system. Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has provided an official CVE Program record and NIST NVD detail page for this vulnerability. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.2 and is related to CWE-78. Vulnerable versions include AOS-CX 10.10.1180, 10.13.0000, 10.16.0000, 10.17.0000, and 10.17.1001. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure in AOS-CX Switches, especially those with command line interface access, and assess the need for updates or workarounds.

Vendor
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
Product
AOS-CX
CVSS
HIGH 7.2
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-03-11
Original CVE updated
2026-09-22
Advisory published
2026-03-11
Advisory updated
2026-09-22

Who should care

Defenders responsible for AOS-CX Switches, especially those with command line interface access, should assess exposure and prioritize verification and potential updates or workarounds.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-23816 is a high-severity vulnerability in AOS-CX Switches that allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure, especially in command line interface access, and assess the need for updates or workarounds.

  • Potential remote code execution on AOS-CX Switches
  • Command line interface access may be vulnerable
  • Authenticated remote attackers may exploit this vulnerability
  • Verification of exposure and updates or workarounds is necessary

Technical summary

CVE-2026-23816 is a high-severity vulnerability in AOS-CX Switches, allowing authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system via the command line interface. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.2 and is related to CWE-78. Vulnerable versions include AOS-CX 10.10.1180, 10.13.0000, 10.16.0000, 10.17.0000, and 10.17.1001.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying exposure in AOS-CX Switches, especially those with command line interface access, and assess the need for updates or workarounds.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify AOS-CX Switches inventory for command line interface exposure
  • Assess the need for updates or workarounds for vulnerable versions
  • Monitor for potential command execution attempts
  • Review access controls for command line interface access

Evidence notes

The CVE Program record and NIST NVD detail page provide official information on this vulnerability, including its CVSS score of 7.2 and weaknesses related to CWE-78.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-23816 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-23816

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-23816 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-23816

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.