Is CVE-2026-44866 exploited in the wild?

No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-44866 being exploited in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2026-44866?

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-2026-44866?

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-2026-44866 attacked?

It is attacked over the network, in an operating system.

Am I affected by CVE-2026-44866?

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.

CVE-2026-44866: HPE Aruba Networking AOS command injection in web management interface

CVE-2026-44866 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.2 · Published 2026-05-12

A security 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 run unauthorized commands on the underlying system. This could lead to a complete takeover of the networking equipment, potentially allowing an attacker to intercept traffic or disrupt network operations.

Technologies: HPE Aruba Networking AOS-10, HPE Aruba Networking AOS-8. Vendors: HPE Aruba Networking.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-44866 exploited in the wild?: No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-44866 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-44866?: 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-2026-44866?: 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-2026-44866 attacked?: It is attacked over the network, in an operating system.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-44866?: 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 is rooted in the improper neutralization of special elements used in commands within the web UI. An attacker with high-privileged administrative credentials can exploit this over the network without user interaction. Successful exploitation allows for arbitrary command execution on the underlying Linux-based operating system, potentially leading to full system compromise. Users are advised to refer to the HPE security advisory for specific patched firmware versions.

Affected products

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

Timeline

2026-05-12: disclosed: Initial disclosure by HPE
2026-05-12: advisory: NVD publication date

References

https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw05048en_us&docLocale=en_US

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