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CVE-2026-73710

HIGH 8.2

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

Vulnerabilities in an API endpoint of HPE Networking Fabric Composer could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to conduct a denial of service attack. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to make limited unauthorized modifications to the underlying operating system and disrupt the availability of the affected system, requiring manual intervention to restore functionality.

ELEVATED IMPACT

Severe if exploited (CVSS 8.2), but no known exploitation and low modeled probability. Patch on a normal cadence.

Exploitation likelihood

0.3%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 19th percentile

○ In CISA KEV ○ Public exploit / PoC

Impact if exploited

8.2CVSS 3.1 · HIGH

  • ConfidentialityNone
  • IntegrityLow
  • AvailabilityHigh

What an attacker needs

  • ✓Access: Reachable over the network — no local access needed
  • ✓Privileges: No account or privileges required
  • ✓User interaction: No user interaction needed
  • ✓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-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function

CVSS vector

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

Known Affected Software Configurations

VendorProductVersion range
ArubanetworksFabric Composer< 7.3.4

All CVSS metrics

  • HIGH 8.2 v3.1 · CNA Primary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
  • HIGH 8.2 v3.1 · NVD Secondary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H

References

Advisories

Sources: NVD · CVE.org · EPSS