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HPE patches critical ArubaOS-CX remote code execution flaw
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Fusion42 · 4 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has released critical patches for a major remote code execution vulnerability in ArubaOS-CX, their network operating system used in enterprise network switches, along with fixes for 23 other high-severity security flaws. The vulnerabilities could allow unauthenticated attackers to execute privileged commands remotely, prompting urgent upgrades.
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Critical flaws in HPE’s ArubaOS-CX open a clear window for attacks that evade authentication, amplifying risk for network security founders reliant on enterprise switches. You must prioritise rapid patch deployment and consider mitigation for legacy devices past maintenance to avoid exploitable backdoors.
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