A vulnerability in an API endpoint of HPE Networking Fabric Composer could allow an authenticated low privilege operator user to spoof the source… (CVE-2026-73742)
Description
CVE-2026-73742 is a medium severity vulnerability in an API endpoint of HPE Networking Fabric Composer. It allows an authenticated low privilege operator user to spoof the source address of their requests. This spoofing can cause inaccurate attribution information to be recorded on the affected system. There is no indication of confidentiality or availability impact. No patch or remediation information is provided.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects an API endpoint in HPE Networking Fabric Composer, where an authenticated user with low privilege operator rights can spoof the source address attributed to their requests. The primary impact is the potential for inaccurate attribution data within the system logs or records. The CVSS 3.1 score is 4.3 (medium), reflecting no confidentiality or availability impact but a low complexity attack with low privileges required. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-290 (Authentication Bypass by Spoofing). No known exploits are reported, and no patch or fix information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated low privilege operator user to spoof the source address of their requests, leading to inaccurate attribution information being recorded. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is provided at this time.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-365r-j26r-xggv
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-73742"]
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a984581acd9273b496adb17
Added to database: 09/02/2026, 15:49:21 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 21:55:49 UTC
Last updated: 10/18/2026, 18:48:23 UTC
Views: 36
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