CVE-2026-76709
📛 CVE Title
Unauthenticated Remote Arbitrary File Write Vulnerability in HPE Networking Analytics and Location Engine (ALE)
Description
A vulnerability exists in the internal administrative component of Analytics and Location Engine (ALE). Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to gain unauthorized write access to the file system with elevated privileges, potentially resulting in full system compromise.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- hpe
- CVSS severity
- CRITICAL
- CVSS score
- 9.8 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Effective score
- 9.8 / 10 CRITICAL source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
- —
- Reserved
- 2026-08-19
- Published
- 2026-09-22 19:12 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-09-23 20:01 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/76xxx/CVE-2026-76709.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2026-76709 — Unauthenticated Remote Arbitrary File Write Vulnerability in HPE Networking Analytics and Location Engine (ALE)
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- NVD published
- 2026-09-22 20:17:06 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-09-22 20:17:06 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 9.8 / 10 CRITICAL source: security-alert@hpe.com
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Exploitability subscore
- 3.9 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 5.9 / 10
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European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2026-84669 - Assigner
- hpe
- Published
- Sep 22, 2026, 7:12:25 PM
- Updated
- Sep 23, 2026, 12:05:36 PM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
9.8 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.0000
- Vendors
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
- Products
-
ALE (0.0.0.0 ≤5.0.0.0)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-xv49-cjp4-h46h
ENISA description: A vulnerability exists in the internal administrative component of Analytics and Location Engine (ALE). Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to gain unauthorized write access to the file system with elevated privileges, potentially resulting in full system compromise.
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) | ALE |
0.0.0.0 (affected)
|
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Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
Web references (0)
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No web references attached yet.
NVD-tagged references (1)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
- https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw05137en_us&docLocale=en_US security-alert@hpe.com
Remediations (10)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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web:app.opencve.io
Check HPE support for an available patch or fix and apply it as soon as possible Restrict external access to the ALE administrative interface using firewalls or network segmentation Implement file integrity monitoring to detect unauthorized file writes or modifications Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 22, 2026 at 20:59 UTC.
2026-09-23 15:16 UTC -
web:cvebrief.com
Remediation Immediate Action: Review the official HPE security bulletin at the provided reference link to determine if a vendor patch has been released for your specific deployment.
2026-09-23 15:16 UTC -
web:cvefeed.io
A vulnerability exists in the internal administrative component of Analytics and Location Engine (ALE). Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to gain unauthorized write access to the file system with elevated privileges, potentially resulting in full system compromise.
2026-09-23 15:16 UTC -
web:cyberpress.org
HPE Networking ALE Vulnerabilities The two most severe bugs, CVE - 2026 -76708 and CVE-2026-76709 , each carry a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8. CVE - 2026 -76708 stems from default, hard-coded credentials used by multiple ALE administrative and system accounts.
2026-09-23 15:16 UTC -
web:msrc.microsoft.com
The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) investigates all reports of security vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products and services, and provides the information here as part of the ongoing effort to help you manage security risks and help keep your systems protected.
2026-09-23 15:16 UTC -
web:senserva.com
Every Microsoft security patch (KB) and the CVEs it fixes, with severity, CVSS, and CISA KEV status. Cross-linked to the CVE reference.
2026-09-23 15:16 UTC -
web:vulmon.com
Vulnerability Summary An unauthenticated remote attacker may gain unauthorized write access to the file system with elevated privileges in the internal administrative component of Analytics and Location Engine (ALE). This vulnerability could lead to full system compromise.
2026-09-23 15:16 UTC -
web:www.dell.com
Dell Command | Update remediation is available for multiple security vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious users to compromise affected systems.
2026-09-23 15:16 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 1448 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that a My Oracle Support (MOS) note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at July 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-09-23 15:16 UTC -
web:www.rapid7.com
CVE-2026-76709 : Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) ALE: A vulnerability exists in the internal administrative component of Analytics and Location Engine (ALE). View severity, references, and remediation details from Rapid7.
2026-09-23 15:16 UTC
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Raw JSON
The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2026-76709.json.
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