VDB-363316 · CVE-2026-23821 · GCVE-0-2026-23821

HPE ArubaOS up to 10.4.1.10/10.7.2.2/10.8.0.0 Configuration privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in HPE ArubaOS up to 10.4.1.10/10.7.2.2/10.8.0.0. This affects an unknown function of the component Configuration Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to privilege escalation. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-23821. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in HPE ArubaOS up to 10.4.1.10/10.7.2.2/10.8.0.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component Configuration Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privilege escalation vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A vulnerability in the configuration processing logic of Access Points running AOS-10 could allow an authenticated remote attacker to execute system commands under certain pre-existing conditions. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system. Note: Access Points running AOS-8 Instant software are not affected by this vulnerability.

The advisory is shared for download at support.hpe.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-23821 since 01/16/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploitation needs additional levels of successful authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 05/12/2026).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Name

ArubaOS

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.hpe.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

VulDB Base Score: 7.2
VulDB Temp Score: 7.2
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CNA Base Score: 7.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

01/16/2026 CVE reserved
05/12/2026 +115 days Advisory disclosed
05/12/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
05/12/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: hpe.com

Advisory: support.hpe.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-23821 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-23821
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-363316

Entryinfo

Created: 05/12/2026 21:58
Changes: 05/12/2026 21:58 (60)
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Cache ID: 216::103