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CVE-2026-73718

HIGH 7.4

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 unauthenticated remote attacker to access sensitive information if the attacker can convince an authenticated user of the interface to interact with a specially crafted URL. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to retrieve information which could be used to potentially gain further access to network services supported by HPE Networking Fabric Composer.

ELEVATED IMPACT

Severe if exploited (CVSS 7.4), but no known exploitation and low modeled probability. Patch on a normal cadence.

Exploitation likelihood

0.2%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 8th percentile

○ In CISA KEV ○ Public exploit / PoC

Impact if exploited

7.4CVSS 3.1 · HIGH

  • ConfidentialityHigh
  • IntegrityNone
  • AvailabilityNone

What an attacker needs

  • Access: Reachable over the network — no local access needed
  • Privileges: No account or privileges required
  • 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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Listed for defensive triage, patch verification, and authorized testing on systems you own. Machine-readable: /cve/CVE-2026-73718/poc.json

Affected

Vendors Hewlett Packard Enterprise (Hpe) Arubanetworks

Products Fabric Composer

Weakness (CWE)

  • CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

CVSS vector

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

Known Affected Software Configurations

VendorProductVersion range
ArubanetworksFabric Composer< 7.3.4

All CVSS metrics

  • HIGH 7.4 v3.1 · CNA Primary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
  • HIGH 7.4 v3.1 · NVD Secondary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Sources: NVD · CVE.org · EPSS