# CVE-2026-44870: HPE Aruba AOS command injection in CLI service via PAPI protocol

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-44870-hpe-aruba-aos-command-injection-in-cli-service-via-papi-protocol  
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-2026-44870 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.2 · Published 2026-05-12

A vulnerability exists in the operating systems used by HPE Aruba networking devices, specifically within the command line interface service. An authorized user with high-level administrative privileges could exploit this flaw to run unauthorized commands on the device's underlying operating system. This could lead to a complete takeover of the networking equipment, potentially compromising the security and availability of the corporate network.

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-2026-44870 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-44870 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-44870?** 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-2026-44870?** 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-2026-44870 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in an operating system.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-44870?** 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 in the Command Line Interface (CLI) service of HPE Aruba AOS-8 and AOS-10. The flaw is accessible via the Process Application Programming Interface (PAPI) protocol. An attacker requires network reachability and high-level administrative privileges (PR:H) to exploit the vulnerability. Successful exploitation allows for arbitrary command execution on the underlying Linux-based operating system with the privileges of the CLI service. HPE has addressed these issues in updated versions of AOS; users are advised to consult the HPE support portal 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](https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw05048en_us&docLocale=en_US)

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