CVE-2026-76748: hewlett packard enterprise (hpe) aos-switch (aos-s) Improper Privilege Management
CVSS: 8.8v3.1HighAwaiting analysis
Published 06-10-2026Last modified 08-10-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-76748 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in hewlett packard enterprise (hpe) aos-switch (aos-s). EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 18.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.27%
0%100%
Low · Change unavailableKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 06-10-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 08-10-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the API of AOS-S. Successful exploitation could allow an authenticated read-only user to escalate their privileges and gain administrative access to the affected system.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 8.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST8.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.27%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
19%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
Change unavailable
Change unavailable
07-10-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.27%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Hewlett packard enterprise (hpe)1 product
- aos-switch (aos-s)≥ 16.11.0000, ≤ 16.11.0031
1 vendor · 1 product