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CVE-2026-73722

HIGH 7.2

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

Command injection vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of HPE Networking Fabric Composer could allow an authenticated remote attacker to perform command injection against the affected system. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands as a privileged user on the underlying operating system.

ELEVATED IMPACT

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

Exploitation likelihood

1.0%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 59th 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-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
  • CWE-78: OS command 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