CVE-2026-73723

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the web-based management interface of HPE Networking Fabric Composer. Successful exploitation could allow an authenticated low privilege operator user to complete state-changing actions that should not be allowed by their current level of authorization on the platform.

CVSS v3 7.1 HIGH

7.1^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 4.2

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

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-2026-73723

Mitre link : CVE-2026-73723

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-73723

JSON object : View

Products Affected

arubanetworks

fabric_composer

CWE

CWE-863

Incorrect Authorization

CWE-269

Improper Privilege Management

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