CVE-2026-76722 (GCVE-0-2026-76722)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-09-29 19:28 – Updated: 2026-09-29 19:28
VLAI
Title
Uncontrolled Format String Vulnerabilities lead to Remote Code Execution or Denial-of-Service in HPE Networking Instant ON APs
Summary
Uncontrolled Format string vulnerabilities exist in the affected interface of HPE Networking Instant ON APs that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to run arbitrary commands on the underlying host. Successful exploitation could result in a Denial-of-service or potential remote code execution.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/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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