CVE-2026-23822 — The XML Handling Component Of AOS-8 DHCP Services Vulnerability
CVE-2026-23822 — A vulnerability in the XML handling component of AOS-8 DHCP services could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to trigger a denial-of-service condition. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to cause excessive resource consumption upon user interaction, leading to ser
What This Means For You
- If your environment is affected by this vulnerability type, review your exposure and prioritize patching based on your environment. Monitor vendor advisories for CVE-2026-23822 updates and patches.
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🛡️ Detection Rules
3 rules · 6 SIEM formats3 detection rules auto-generated for this incident, mapped to MITRE ATT&CK. Sigma YAML is free — export to any SIEM format via the Intel Bot.
CVE-2026-23822 AOS-8 DHCP XML DoS Attempt
title: CVE-2026-23822 AOS-8 DHCP XML DoS Attempt
id: scw-2026-05-12-ai-1
status: experimental
level: high
description: |
Detects attempts to exploit CVE-2026-23822 by sending a POST request to a DHCP XML endpoint on AOS-8 devices, which could lead to a Denial of Service condition. This rule specifically targets the XML handling component of AOS-8 DHCP services.
author: SCW Feed Engine (AI-generated)
date: 2026-05-12
references:
- https://shimiscyberworld.com/posts/nvd-CVE-2026-23822/
tags:
- attack.initial_access
- attack.t1190
logsource:
category: webserver
detection:
selection:
cs-uri|contains:
- '/dhcp/xml'
cs-method|exact:
- 'POST'
sc-status|exact:
- '500'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Legitimate administrative activity
Source: Shimi's Cyber World · License & reuse
Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-23822 | vulnerability | CVE-2026-23822 |
Written by SCW Vulnerability Desk
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | May 12, 2026 at 22:16 UTC |
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