# CVE-2026-44879: HPE EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateway command injection in CLI

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-44879-hpe-edgeconnect-sd-wan-gateway-command-injection-in-cli  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-07-21. Updated: 2026-07-21  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-44879 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.2 · Published 2026-07-21

A vulnerability in the command line interface of HPE EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateways could allow an authorized administrator to take full control of the underlying operating system. By exploiting this flaw, a user with high-level privileges can bypass normal restrictions to run unauthorized commands. This could lead to a complete compromise of the device, potentially impacting network traffic management and data security.

Technologies: [Hpe EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateway](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/edgeconnect-sd-wan-gateway). Vendors: [Hpe](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/hpe).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-44879 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-44879 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-44879?** High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.2, published 21 July 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Hpe EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateway 9.4.0.0 through 9.4.4.0, 9.5.0.0 through 9.5.4.0.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-44879?** 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-2026-44879 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-44879?** Check whether you run Hpe EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateway at an affected version. 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

A command injection vulnerability exists in the command line interface (CLI) of HPE EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateway (ECOS). The flaw is located within the processing of certain CLI commands, where insufficient input validation allows for the injection of operating system commands. An attacker must be authenticated with high privileges (PR:H) to exploit this vulnerability via the network. Successful exploitation grants the attacker the ability to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying Linux-based operating system, leading to full system compromise. Affected versions include the 9.4.x and 9.5.x branches up to 9.4.4.0 and 9.5.4.0 respectively.

## Affected products

- HPE EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateway (ECOS) 9.4.0.0 through 9.4.4.0, 9.5.0.0 through 9.5.4.0

## Timeline

- 2026-07-21: advisory: Initial advisory published by HPE and NVD

## References

- [https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw05013en_us&docLocale=en_US](https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw05013en_us&docLocale=en_US)

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