CVE-2026-73708

A business logic vulnerability exists in the API of HPE Networking Fabric Composer. Successful exploitation could allow an authenticated low privilege operator user to obtain elevated privileges and modify settings beyond what is authorized by the user's existing privilege level on a vulnerable system.

CVSS v3 8.3 HIGH

8.3^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 5.5

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact LOW

Scope UNCHANGED

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 16:17

NVD link : CVE-2026-73708

Mitre link : CVE-2026-73708

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-73708

JSON object : View

Products Affected

arubanetworks

fabric_composer

CWE

CWE-863

Incorrect Authorization

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