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CVE-2026-73700

CRITICAL 9

Published 2026-09-01 · Last modified 2026-09-02

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of HPE Networking Fabric Composer could allow an authenticated low privilege operator user to conduct a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against an administrative user of the interface. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary script code in a victim's browser in the context of the affected interface.

ELEVATED IMPACT

Severe if exploited (CVSS 9), but no known exploitation and low modeled probability. Patch on a normal cadence.

Exploitation likelihood

0.3%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 24th percentile

○ In CISA KEV ○ Public exploit / PoC

Impact if exploited

9CVSS 3.1 · CRITICAL

  • ConfidentialityHigh
  • IntegrityHigh
  • AvailabilityHigh

What an attacker needs

  • Access: Reachable over the network — no local access needed
  • Privileges: Requires a low-privilege account
  • User interaction: A user must take an action (click / open a file)
  • Complexity: No special conditions — reliably repeatable

✓ lowers the bar for an attacker · ⚠ raises it

Proof of concept & exploit code

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Affected

Vendors Hewlett Packard Enterprise (Hpe) Arubanetworks

Products Fabric Composer

Weakness (CWE)

  • CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Known Affected Software Configurations

VendorProductVersion range
ArubanetworksFabric Composer< 7.3.4

All CVSS metrics

  • CRITICAL 9 v3.1 · CNA Primary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
  • CRITICAL 9 v3.1 · NVD Secondary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Sources: NVD · CVE.org · EPSS