Medium [CVE-2026-44873] AOS-8: session management vulnerability in AOS-8 allows previously authenticated users to retain network access after their accounts are administratively disabled
This medium-severity HPE Aruba Networking advisory covers CVE-2026-44873 affecting AOS-8.
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Summary
A session management vulnerability in AOS-8 allows previously authenticated users to retain network access after their accounts are administratively disabled. Existing sessions are not invalidated when credentials are revoked, enabling continued access until session expiration.
An attacker with compromised credentials could exploit this behavior to maintain unauthorized access even after the account has been disabled.
- AOS-8 Mobility 8.13.0.0 through 8.13.1.1
- AOS-8 Mobility 8.12.0.0 through 8.12.0.6
- AOS-8 Mobility 8.10.0.0 through 8.10.0.21
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- AOS-8 Mobility 8.13.1.2 or above
- AOS-8 Mobility 8.12.0.7 or above
- AOS-8 Mobility 8.10.0.22 or above
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Mitigation checklist
- Upgrade affected HPE Aruba Networking devices to an applicable fixed release: AOS-8 Mobility 8.13.1.2 or above, AOS-8 Mobility 8.12.0.7 or above, AOS-8 Mobility 8.10.0.22 or above.
- Upgrade Mobility Conductors, Controllers, and Gateways to one of the following AOS-10 or AOS-8 versions (as applicable) to resolve the vulnerabilities described in the details section: - AOS-8.13.x.x: 8.13.1.2 and above; - AOS-8.12.x.x: 8.12.0.7 and above; - AOS-8.10.x.x: 8.10.0.22 and above.
- To minimize the likelihood of exploitation of this vulnerability, delete the user by issuing the 'aaa user delete' command.
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