CVE-2026-73701

An unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability exists in the underlying operating system of HPE Networking Fabric Composer and could be exploited if certain preconditions outside of the attacker's control are met. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code as a privileged user on the underlying operating system, leading to complete compromise of the HPE Networking Fabric Composer host.

CVSS v3 9.0 CRITICAL

9.0^/10

CVSS v3 : CRITICAL

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.2 / Impact : 6.0

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity HIGH

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope CHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw05133en_us&docLocale=en_US	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:fabric_composer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-09-01 20:17

Updated : 2026-09-02 16:24

NVD link : CVE-2026-73701

Mitre link : CVE-2026-73701

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-73701

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Products Affected

arubanetworks

fabric_composer

CWE

CWE-94

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

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