CVE-2026-16812 is a vulnerability in Arista Networks VeloCloud Orchestrator (VCO) On-Prem in which functionality intended only for internal use is exposed in a way that allows remote access. A remote unauthenticated attacker may be able to reach privileged internal functionality and impact the VCO host. The issue is classified as CWE-78, indicating improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command, which suggests the exposed internal functionality may permit command execution or equivalent host-level impact. Successful exploitation can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the orchestrator and the data it manages. The issue is known to be actively exploited.
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Cross-references every affected SKU, including bundled OEM variants.
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