CVE-2026-73723
HIGH 7.1A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the web-based management interface of HPE Networking Fabric Composer. Successful exploitation could allow an authenticated low privilege operator user to complete state-changing actions that should not be allowed by their current level of authorization on the platform.
ELEVATED IMPACT
Severe if exploited (CVSS 7.1), but no known exploitation and low modeled probability. Patch on a normal cadence.
Exploitation likelihood
0.3%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 28th percentile
○ In CISA KEV
○ Public exploit / PoC
Impact if exploited
7.1CVSS 3.1 · HIGH
- ConfidentialityNone
- IntegrityHigh
- AvailabilityLow
What an attacker needs
- ✓Access: Reachable over the network — no local access needed
- ⚠Privileges: Requires a low-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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Test against your own equipment
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Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management
- CWE-863: Incorrect authorization
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L
Known Affected Software Configurations
| Vendor | Product | Version range |
|---|---|---|
| Arubanetworks | Fabric Composer | < 7.3.4 |
All CVSS metrics
- HIGH 7.1 v3.1 · CNA Primary
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L - HIGH 7.1 v3.1 · NVD Secondary
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L