-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA256 HPE Networking Product Security Advisory ============================================== Advisory ID: HPESBNW05137 CVE: Please refer to the References section at the end of this advisory for the complete list of CVEs. Publication Date: 2026-Sep-22 Status: FINAL Last Updated: 2026-Sep-22 Severity: Critical Revision: 1 Title ===== Multiple Vulnerabilities in HPE Networking Analytics and Location Engine (ALE) Summary ======= HPE Networking has released updates for HPE Networking Analytics and Location Engine (ALE) that address multiple vulnerabilities described in this advisory. Affected Products ================= These vulnerabilities affect the following HPE Networking Analytics and Location Engine (ALE) versions unless specifically noted otherwise in the details section: - ALE 5.0.0.0 and below NOTE: Product software versions that have reached End of Maintenance (EoM) are presumed to be affected by the vulnerabilities unless explicitly stated otherwise, and are not completely addressed by this security advisory. For deployments running software versions that are past End of Support (EoST), HPE Networking has not assessed exposure to the vulnerabilities referenced in this advisory. As a result, such installations should be considered potentially impacted by the listed CVEs. Customers are strongly encouraged to upgrade to a supported software release to ensure proper evaluation and remediation. Unaffected Products =================== Any other HPE Networking products not specifically listed above are not affected by these vulnerabilities. Workaround ========== To minimize the likelihood of an attacker exploiting these vulnerabilities, HPE Networking recommends that the CLI and web-based management interfaces be restricted to a dedicated layer 2 segment/VLAN and/or controlled by firewall policies at layer 3 and above along with accounting controls for tracking and logging user activities and resource usage. Exploitation and Public Discussion ================================== These vulnerabilities were discovered by internal security research at HPE Networking. HPE Networking is not aware of any public discussion or exploit code that targets the listed vulnerabilities as of the release date of this advisory. Customers are strongly urged to patch their instances due to the complexity, breadth, and impact of these vulnerabilities. Please note that due to the size of the Details and References sections, these sections have been moved to the end of the document to improve readability. Resolution ========== In order to address the vulnerabilities described in the Details Section, HPE Networking recommends upgrading the HPE Networking Analytics and Location Engine (ALE) software to the following version(s) (as applicable): - ALE 5.1.0.0 Software versions with resolution/fixes for the disclosed vulnerabilities can be downloaded from the HPE Networking Support Portal at: https://networkingsupport.hpe.com/home/. Revision History ================ Revision 1 / 2026-Sep-22 / Initial Publication HPE Networking SIRT Security Procedures ============================================= Complete information on reporting security vulnerabilities in HPE Networking products and obtaining assistance with security incidents is available at: https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docLocale=en_US&docId=a00100637en_us For reporting *NEW* HPE Networking security issues, email can be sent to networking-psirt(at)hpe.com. For sensitive information we encourage the use of PGP encryption. Our public keys can be found at: https://www.hpe.com/info/psrt-pgp-key (c) Copyright 2026 by Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP. This advisory may be redistributed freely after the release date given at the top of the text, provided that the redistributed copies are complete and unmodified, including all data and version information. Details ======= Unauthenticated Remote Unauthorized Access Vulnerability in HPE Networking Analytics and Location Engine (ALE) (CVE-2026-76708) ---------------------------------------------------------- A vulnerability exists in the Analytics and Location Engine (ALE) where the application and underlying operating system use default, hard-coded credentials for several administrative and system accounts. An unauthenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by attempting to log in using these known default credentials. Successful exploitation could result in an attacker gaining unauthorized access to the application's management interface and the underlying operating system, potentially leading to full system compromise. Internal Reference: VULN-961 Severity: Critical CVSS v3.1 Base Score: 9.8 CVSS v3.1 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Acknowledgements: Internal Security Research (HPE Networking) Unauthenticated Remote Arbitrary File Write Vulnerability in HPE Networking Analytics and Location Engine (ALE) (CVE-2026-76709) ---------------------------------------------------------- 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. Internal Reference: VULN-960 Severity: Critical CVSS v3.1 Base Score: 9.8 CVSS v3.1 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Acknowledgements: Internal Security Research (HPE Networking) Unauthenticated Remote Sensitive Information Disclosure Vulnerability in HPE Networking Analytics and Location Engine (ALE) (CVE-2026-76710) ---------------------------------------------------------- A vulnerability exists in the Analytics and Location Engine (ALE) management interface that may allow for the disclosure of sensitive information. An unauthenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted requests to certain internal endpoints. Successful exploitation could result in the disclosure of sensitive site hierarchy, infrastructure details, and client device information. Internal Reference: VULN-963 Severity: High CVSS v3.1 Base Score: 7.5 CVSS v3.1 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Acknowledgements: Internal Security Research (HPE Networking) Unauthenticated Remote Data Injection Vulnerability in HPE Networking Analytics and Location Engine (ALE) (CVE-2026-76711) ---------------------------------------------------------- A vulnerability exists in an Analytics and Location Engine (ALE) component where the impacted process improperly processes incoming socket connections. An unauthenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by providing specially crafted input during the connection process. Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized data injection. Internal Reference: VULN-969 Severity: High CVSS v3.1 Base Score: 7.5 CVSS v3.1 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N Acknowledgements: Internal Security Research (HPE Networking) Unauthenticated Remote Unauthorized Access, Information Disclosure, and Denial of Service Vulnerabilities in HPE Networking Analytics and Location Engine (ALE) (CVE-2026-76712) ---------------------------------------------------------- A vulnerability exists in the Analytics and Location Engine (ALE) that may allow for unauthorized access, information disclosure, or denial of service. An unauthenticated remote attacker could exploit the vulnerable system by sending specially crafted input or intercepting network communications. Successful exploitation could result in the disclosure of sensitive information, bypass of security controls, or a denial of service condition on the affected system. Internal Reference: VULN-970 Severity: High CVSS v3.1 Base Score: 7.3 CVSS v3.1 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L Acknowledgements: Internal Security Research (HPE Networking) Authenticated Remote File System Access Vulnerability in HPE Networking Analytics and Location Engine (ALE) (CVE-2026-76713) ---------------------------------------------------------- A vulnerability exists in the maintenance restore functionality of Analytics and Location Engine (ALE). Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an authenticated remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the file system with root privileges, potentially resulting in full system compromise. Internal Reference: VULN-966 Severity: High CVSS v3.1 Base Score: 7.2 CVSS v3.1 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Acknowledgements: Internal Security Research (HPE Networking) Authenticated Remote Code Execution with Elevated Privileges Vulnerability in HPE Networking Analytics and Location Engine (ALE) (CVE-2026-76714) ---------------------------------------------------------- Vulnerabilities in the Analytics and Location Engine web interface allows remote authenticated users to run arbitrary commands on the underlying host. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands as root on the underlying operating system leading to complete system compromise. Internal Reference: VULN-959, VULN-965 Severity: High CVSS v3.1 Base Score: 7.2 CVSS v3.1 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Acknowledgements: Internal Security Research (HPE Networking) Unauthenticated Man-in-the-Middle Attach Leads to Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in HPE Networking Analytics and Location Engine (ALE) (CVE-2026-76715) ---------------------------------------------------------- A vulnerability in an administrative component of Analytics and Location Engine (ALE) is vulnerable to a man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges on the affected appliance. Internal Reference: VULN-967 Severity: High CVSS v3.1 Base Score: 7.1 CVSS v3.1 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Acknowledgements: Internal Security Research (HPE Networking) Unauthenticated Remote Unauthorized Access and Denial of Service Vulnerabilities in HPE Networking Analytics and Location Engine (ALE) (CVE-2026-76716) ---------------------------------------------------------- Multiple vulnerabilities exist in the Analytics and Location Engine (ALE) that may allow for unauthorized access or denial of service. An unauthenticated remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by sending specially crafted input or leveraging improper security configurations. Successful exploitation could result in a denial of service condition or unauthorized access to sensitive information. Internal Reference: VULN-971 Severity: Medium CVSS v3.1 Base Score: 5.3 CVSS v3.1 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Acknowledgements: Internal Security Research (HPE Networking) Unauthenticated Remote Sensitive Information Disclosure Vulnerability in HPE Networking Analytics and Location Engine (ALE) (CVE-2026-76717) ---------------------------------------------------------- A vulnerability exists in the Analytics and Location Engine (ALE) API that may allow for the disclosure of sensitive information. An unauthenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by providing specially crafted input to a specific API endpoint. Successful exploitation could result in the disclosure of sensitive user information, including password hashes, which could be used to facilitate further attacks. Internal Reference: VULN-964 Severity: Medium CVSS v3.1 Base Score: 5.3 CVSS v3.1 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Acknowledgements: Internal Security Research (HPE Networking) References ========== CVE-2026-76708, CVE-2026-76709, CVE-2026-76710; CVE-2026-76711, CVE-2026-76712, CVE-2026-76713; CVE-2026-76714, CVE-2026-76715, CVE-2026-76716; CVE-2026-76717. -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- iQHLBAEBCAA1FiEEQT1cq06WWXH+NEKru7x8adyj7A4FAmqyk/UXHHNlY3VyaXR5 LWFsZXJ0QGhwZS5jb20ACgkQu7x8adyj7A5BOQv/Q3hAaM9qKM2IdaQuGr5FEgnw D1+b8lThoqFT0PqYP45KypiSFLsDolhpu3Y3tBJRwfalArRo4051Dkii8zxTJjQ4 Rvl06nN963VOjNOM6pKWIQeOuvoLoOHjsS+9+WHt3uKXrjNlwgnPWKWLgja972qO aCxkwedKy0FM71RpVkw39dp9uYDqq3i05XH2WUG6zUvC+qzrVNtYhNWs+SRY/WC4 3yjGet1I+IRB2Ayg14lemwY3djZSPcIa5E2QYS38jPywDmzaODYBSfz0JWqGRi9v D4O8lv0YAesQivpPc8jedAwjLg1giC/JIpOzL0+y9ucz6VZoxTfdYqboYcYp0Mql 7wyXuD97E+RQjI87+FiF6fyqZeFg064q9C8a43AO0j/6QI5LuK2p+Usul88qjNzR ip74nXNUkmDj4EZrDG2Y8dtCY2U/c7xItEYpEaa0FvvG6X+e2F56tWaqAMyXmEKS gxebxP7d718qUjAhECQQHFnsO7B8lENxqawE2921 =Nf1T -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----