CVE-2026-76726 (GCVE-0-2026-76726)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-09-29 19:28 – Updated: 2026-09-29 19:28
VLAI
Title
Authentication Bypass Leading to Unauthorized Network Access in HPE Networking Instant ON API Endpoint
Summary
An authentication bypass vulnerability in the API endpoint of HPE Networking Instant ON could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass network access controls if certain preconditions outside of the attacker's control are met. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to obtain unauthorized access to restricted networks.
Severity
8.1 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Instant ON Affected: 0.0.0.0 , ≤ 3.4.1.0 (semver)
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Credits
Internal security research (HPE Networking).
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