HPE Networking Analytics Engine Flaws Let Attackers Gain Root Access
HPE patched ten Analytics Engine flaws, including unauthenticated bugs that can give attackers root.
HPE advisory HPESBNW05137 covers 10 vulnerabilities in Networking Analytics and Location Engine versions 5.0.0.0 and earlier, used with ArubaOS Wi-Fi controllers and gateways. CVE-2026-76708 and CVE-2026-76709, both CVSS 9.8, allow unauthenticated remote access via hard-coded credentials and arbitrary elevated file writes. Authenticated flaws CVE-2026-76713 and CVE-2026-76714 can provide root filesystem access or root command execution. HPE said it knew of no public exploit code and advised restricting CLI and web management access until patches are applied.
- CVE-2026-76708 and CVE-2026-76709 are unauthenticated and scored CVSS 9.8.
- Hard-coded credentials and arbitrary file writes can fully compromise appliances.
- Authenticated flaws allow root filesystem access and root command execution.
- HPE reported no public exploit code and urged restricting management access.
- CVEs
- CVE-2026-76708CVE-2026-76709CVE-2026-76710CVE-2026-76711CVE-2026-76712CVE-2026-76713CVE-2026-76714CVE-2026-76715CVE-2026-76716CVE-2026-76717
- Vendors
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- Organizations
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Vulnerabilities mentioned
All| CVE | Vulnerability | CVSS | EPSS | Signals | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-76708 | A vulnerability exists in the Analytics and Location Engine (ALE) where the application and underlying operating system use default, hard-coded credentials for… | 9.8 group max | — |
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has announced security updates for its Networking Analytics and Location Engine (ALE), addressing 10 vulnerabilities that could lead to complete appliance compromise and allow for root-level command execution. The most severe issues are identified as CVE-2026-76708 and CVE-2026-76709, both assigned a CVSS score of 9. 8, and can be exploited remotely without […]
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