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CriticalVulnerabilityCVE-2026-79846updated 25 Oct 2026, 16:35 UTC

Aruba AOS-8 controller: remote command execution flaw

Attackers on the network could potentially run commands on the device's underlying system without logging in, if certain conditions outside their control are met. Taking over the device could expose the network it manages.

Official, 2 sources
SeverityCriticalCVSS 10 of 10
Being exploited?UnclearNo reports either way yet
Fix available?UnclearNo fixed version published in the sources yet
How sure is this?Official, 2 sourcesBacked by an official source

What happened

Command injection vulnerabilities exist in the affected interface of Aruba AOS-8, allowing an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system when specific preconditions are met.

Why it is dangerous: A successful attack gives full command execution on the host, which could let an attacker control network traffic and access systems behind the device. Organizations running affected AOS-8 controllers are at risk.

Are you affected?

You are affected if you run an affected version of Aruba AOS-8 with the vulnerable interface exposed and the preconditions described in the advisory are present.

What to do

  1. Check the vendor advisory for the exact affected AOS-8 versions and the required preconditions
  2. Restrict access to the affected management interface to trusted networks only
  3. Apply the vendor's patched AOS-8 release as soon as it is confirmed available

Timeline

  1. 22 Oct 2026, 19:17 UTC
    Publicly disclosed
  2. 22 Oct 2026, 19:17 UTC
    Reported by NVD · NVD
  3. 25 Oct 2026, 16:35 UTC
    GitHub Advisory reported on it · GitHub Advisory

Sources 2 reports, oldest first

Official vendor, government CERT or advisory database

Technical details

ID
CVE-2026-79846 · GHSA-9q6m-7w8r-w6j9
CVSS
10 / 10
EPSS
1.6% chance of exploitation within 30 days
Disclosed
22 Oct 2026, 19:17 UTC
On Zero Radar
before the radar started
Last change
25 Oct 2026, 16:35 UTC

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