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CVE-2026-73721

HIGH 7.2

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

Vulnerabilities in the API of HPE Networking Fabric Composer could allow an authenticated remote attacker to conduct SQL injection attacks against the HPE Networking Fabric Composer instance. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to obtain and modify sensitive information in the underlying database potentially leading to complete compromise of the HPE Networking Fabric Composer host.

ELEVATED IMPACT

Severe if exploited (CVSS 7.2), but no known exploitation and low modeled probability. Patch on a normal cadence.

Exploitation likelihood

0.4%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 30th percentile

○ In CISA KEV ○ Public exploit / PoC

Impact if exploited

7.2CVSS 3.1 · HIGH

  • ConfidentialityHigh
  • IntegrityHigh
  • AvailabilityHigh

What an attacker needs

  • Access: Reachable over the network — no local access needed
  • Privileges: Requires an admin / high-privilege account
  • 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-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

CVSS vector

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

Known Affected Software Configurations

VendorProductVersion range
ArubanetworksFabric Composer< 7.3.4

All CVSS metrics

  • HIGH 7.2 v3.1 · CNA Primary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
  • HIGH 7.2 v3.1 · NVD Secondary
    CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Sources: NVD · CVE.org · EPSS