# CVE-2026-44869: HPE Aruba Networking AOS command injection in web management interface

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-44869-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-2026-44869 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.2 · Published 2026-05-12

A vulnerability in the web management interface of HPE Aruba Networking operating systems (AOS-8 and AOS-10) could allow an authorized administrator to execute unauthorized commands on the underlying system. If exploited, an attacker with administrative credentials could gain full control over the networking hardware, potentially leading to data interception or network-wide service disruptions. This issue affects the software used to manage enterprise wireless and wired network controllers.

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-2026-44869 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-44869 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-44869?** 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-2026-44869?** 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-2026-44869 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in an operating system.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-44869?** 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 improper neutralization of special elements used in commands within the web UI. An attacker must be authenticated with high privileges (PR:H) to reach the vulnerable component. Successful exploitation allows for arbitrary command execution on the underlying Linux-based operating system with the privileges of the web service. Users are advised to refer to the HPE Aruba Networking security advisory for specific patched firmware versions.

## 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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- [HPE Aruba AOS command injection in CLI service via PAPI protocol](https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-44871-hpe-aruba-aos-command-injection-in-cli-service-via-papi-protocol)
- [HPE Aruba AOS command injection in CLI service via PAPI protocol](https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-44870-hpe-aruba-aos-command-injection-in-cli-service-via-papi-protocol)
- [HPE Aruba Networking AOS command injection in web management interface](https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-44868-hpe-aruba-networking-aos-command-injection-in-web-management)
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