CVE-2026-79885

Unauthenticated File Write Vulnerability leads to Denial-of-Service in AOS-8

Published Oct 22, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.2 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
An unauthenticated file write vulnerability exists in the PAPI protocol in AOS-8. Successful exploitation could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to make limited modifications to files on the affected system and to disrupt the availability of the affected service.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

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History
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Weaknesses CWE-732
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Weaknesses CWE-287
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Weaknesses CWE-732
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Weaknesses CWE-284
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Description No description provided An unauthenticated file write vulnerability exists in the PAPI protocol in AOS-8. Successful exploitation could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to make limited modifications to files on the affected system and to disrupt the availability of the affected service.
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First Time appeared Hpe
Hpe aos
Vendors & Products Hpe
Hpe aos
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Weaknesses CWE-284
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Description No description provided
Title Unauthenticated File Write Vulnerability leads to Denial-of-Service in AOS-8
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.2, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
hpe
Published
Updated
Nov 2, 2026, 2:25 PM
Reserved
Aug 25, 2026, 2:48 PM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Oct 22, 2026, 7:18 PM
Modified
Nov 2, 2026, 3:17 PM