Security AlertCritical
HPE patches 72 ArubaOS flaws, including eight critical issues
Oct 23, 2026 · Summarized by Fundy Tech from 2 sources
The 30-second version
HPE has released security updates for ArubaOS after finding 72 vulnerabilities, including eight maximum-severity flaws. The company says customers should patch as soon as possible.
Key points
- ArubaOS powers Aruba Networking wireless infrastructure.
- Eight critical flaws can be exploited remotely without privileges.
- HPE says no public exploit code or active exploitation is known.
Why it matters
If your business uses Aruba wireless gear, these flaws could expose network management systems to attack. Even without known exploitation, the breadth of the issues makes patching important for offices, shops and home networks using this equipment.
Who’s affected: ArubaOS devices and enterprise wireless infrastructure
What to do
- Patch ArubaOS devices as soon as possible.
- Restrict access to management interfaces.
- Place management on a dedicated VLAN or behind firewall rules.
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