CVE-2026-79855
NVDCVSS scored by security-alert@hpe.com
Vulnerability Summary
An authentication bypass vulnerability in the SSH daemon of AOS-8 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to circumvent existing authentication controls. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to gain administrative privileges leading to complete compromise of the AOS-8 host.
CVSS v3.1 Base Metrics — Score 9.8 (CRITICAL)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAttack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
Affected & Patched Versions
Not provided by NVD for this CVE.
No patched version published yet
Until a fix ships, reduce exposure:
- Restrict access to the affected service or interface to trusted networks.
- Disable the affected feature if you do not need it.
- Watch the vendor advisory for a firmware or software update.
What to do
Plan remediation soon. No exploitation is confirmed yet, but the severity is critical.
- Check whether you run the affected product and which version.
- No patched version is listed yet. Limit access to the affected service to trusted networks, and disable the feature if you can.
- Subscribe to the vendor advisory so you learn when a fix ships.
Timeline
- Oct 22, 2026Published
- Oct 26, 2026Record last modified
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Data last checked: Nov 14, 2026 03:32 UTC