CVE-2026-76722: HPE Networking Instant ON APs format string vulnerability

CVE-2026-76722 · Severity: critical · CVSS 9.8 · Published 2026-09-29

HPE Networking Instant ON access points contain a format string vulnerability in a network-accessible interface that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands. Successful exploitation could cause service outages or grant attackers complete control over the affected access points, potentially compromising network security and enabling lateral movement.

Technologies: Hpe Networking Instant ON APs. Vendors: Hpe.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-76722 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-76722 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-76722?
Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 9.8, published 29 September 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
HPE Networking Instant ON APs.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-76722?
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-2026-76722 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a network appliance.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-76722?
Check whether you run Hpe Networking Instant ON APs. 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

Uncontrolled format string vulnerability in an affected network interface of HPE Networking Instant ON APs allows unauthenticated remote attackers to manipulate memory via crafted input. The vulnerability requires network access but no authentication or user interaction, enabling arbitrary command execution with access point privileges and potential denial of service.

Affected products

  • HPE Networking Instant ON APs

Timeline

  • 2026-09-29: disclosed

References

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