# CVE-2026-44853: HPE Aruba Networking AOS command injection in web management interface

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-44853-hpe-aruba-networking-aos-command-injection-in-web-management  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-05-12. Updated: 2026-05-14  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-44853 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.2 · Published 2026-05-12

A vulnerability exists in the web management interface of HPE Aruba Networking AOS-8 and AOS-10 operating systems, which are used to manage enterprise network infrastructure. An authorized administrator could exploit this flaw to upload malicious files and execute commands on the underlying system. This could lead to a complete takeover of the networking device, potentially allowing an attacker to intercept traffic or disrupt network operations.

Technologies: [HPE Aruba Networking AOS-10](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/aos-10), [HPE Aruba Networking AOS-8](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/aos-8). Vendors: [HPE Aruba Networking](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/hpe-aruba-networking).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-44853 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-44853 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-44853?** High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.2, published 12 May 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** HPE Aruba Networking AOS-8; HPE Aruba Networking AOS-10.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-44853?** No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

**How is CVE-2026-44853 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in an operating system.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-44853?** Check whether you run HPE Aruba Networking AOS-10 or HPE Aruba Networking AOS-8. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

Command injection vulnerabilities (CWE-77) exist within the web-based management interface of HPE Aruba Networking AOS-8 and AOS-10. The flaw stems from improper neutralization of special elements used in commands within the management UI. An attacker with high-privileged credentials (PR:H) can exploit this over the network without user interaction to upload arbitrary files to the underlying operating system. Successful exploitation allows for remote code execution (RCE) with elevated privileges, granting full control over the affected networking hardware.

## Affected products

- HPE Aruba Networking AOS-8
- HPE Aruba Networking AOS-10

## Timeline

- 2026-05-12: disclosed
- 2026-05-12: advisory

## References

- [https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw05048en_us&docLocale=en_US](https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw05048en_us&docLocale=en_US)

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