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CVE-2026-76721

Remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.56%
  1. Published29 Sept 2026

Description

Buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the affected interface of HPE Networking Instant ON that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to run arbitrary code on the underlying host. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code as a privileged user on the underlying operating system.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-76721 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-76721 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.56%.

How severe is CVE-2026-76721?

CVE-2026-76721 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2026-76721?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.