CVE-2026-73716

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

CVSS v3 7.5 HIGH

7.5^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.6 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity HIGH

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

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 19:18

NVD link : CVE-2026-73716

Mitre link : CVE-2026-73716

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-73716

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Products Affected

arubanetworks

fabric_composer

CWE

CWE-78

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

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