EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateways vulnerability

A vulnerability in the API endpoint of HPE Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateways could allow a low-privilege authenticated remote attacker to escalate privileges. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may enable the attacker to execute arbitrary system commands with root privileges on the underlying operating system.

Published 15 Sep 2026Updated 21 Sep 20261 sources
CVSS 8.8

What happened

A vulnerability in the API endpoint of HPE Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateways could allow a low-privilege authenticated remote attacker to escalate privileges. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may enable the attacker to execute arbitrary system commands with root privileges on the underlying operating system.

Affected versions

EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateways: 9.7.0.0 through 9.7.0.0 (semver); 9.6.0.0 through 9.6.3.1 (semver); 9.5.0.0 through 9.5.8.1 (semver); 9.4.0.0 through 9.4.8.2 (semver) Fixed: See vendor advisory.

Why it matters

Review the vendor advisory and exposure of the affected product to determine operational impact.

Detection & mitigation

  • Apply vendor-provided updates or mitigations.
  • Review affected product exposure and access logs.

Public PoC references

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