CVE-2026-105440

Switch Engine (EXOS) JSON-RPC Authorization Bypass Allows Read-Only Users to Disclose Sensitive Information

Published Nov 11, 2026 CVSS 4.0 · 8.3 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Missing authorization in the JSON-RPC web services interface
of Extreme Networks Switch Engine (EXOS) allows an authenticated,
low-privileged (read-only) user to execute CLI show commands that are
restricted to that role through the command line interface. Successful
exploitation results in disclosure of sensitive information, including the
device configuration and the password hashes of local accounts. Configuration,
enable, and debug commands are not affected. Disclosed password hashes can be
attacked offline, and a weak password could lead to administrative access to
the device. This issue is fixed in Switch Engine 33.7.1-patch1-11,
33.1.100.133-patch1-9, and 32.7.4.15-patch1-11.








Extreme Networks would like to thank Toàn Lê (GitHub: https://github.com/toanln-cov) for responsibly disclosing this vulnerability and for working with our PSIRT team through coordinated disclosure.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Upgrade to Switch Engine 33.7.1-patch1-11, 33.1.100.133-patch1-9, or 32.7.4.15-patch1-11, or later.After upgrading, rotate local account passwords, especially administrative accounts.


Vendor Workaround

Restrict access to the device management interface to trusted networks and hosts. Disable the web services (JSON-RPC) interface where it is not required. Limit read-only accounts to users who require them, and enforce strong, unique passwords on all local accounts.

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Advisories

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Extreme Networks
Extreme Networks switch Engine (exos)
Extremenetworks
Extremenetworks switch Engine (exos)
Vendors & Products Extreme Networks
Extreme Networks switch Engine (exos)
Extremenetworks
Extremenetworks switch Engine (exos)
Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Missing authorization in the JSON-RPC web services interface of Extreme Networks Switch Engine (EXOS) allows an authenticated, low-privileged (read-only) user to execute CLI show commands that are restricted to that role through the command line interface. Successful exploitation results in disclosure of sensitive information, including the device configuration and the password hashes of local accounts. Configuration, enable, and debug commands are not affected. Disclosed password hashes can be attacked offline, and a weak password could lead to administrative access to the device. This issue is fixed in Switch Engine 33.7.1-patch1-11, 33.1.100.133-patch1-9, and 32.7.4.15-patch1-11. Extreme Networks would like to thank Toàn Lê (GitHub: https://github.com/toanln-cov) for responsibly disclosing this vulnerability and for working with our PSIRT team through coordinated disclosure.
Title Switch Engine (EXOS) JSON-RPC Authorization Bypass Allows Read-Only Users to Disclose Sensitive Information
Weaknesses CWE-862
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 8.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:N/SA:N'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
ExtremeNetworks
Published
Updated
Nov 11, 2026, 3:30 PM
Reserved
Oct 5, 2026, 1:12 PM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Nov 11, 2026, 4:17 PM
Modified
Nov 12, 2026, 8:04 PM