An unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability exists in the underlying operating system of HPE Networking Fabric Composer and could be… (CVE-2026-73701)
Description
CVE-2026-73701 is a critical unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability in the underlying operating system of HPE Networking Fabric Composer. Exploitation requires certain preconditions outside the attacker's control. Successful exploitation allows execution of arbitrary code with privileged user rights, potentially leading to full system compromise.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.0critical
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-73701) affects the underlying operating system of HPE Networking Fabric Composer. It allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code as a privileged user if specific external conditions are met. The CVSS 3.1 score is 9.0, indicating critical severity with network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. No affected versions or patch information are provided in the data. The vulnerability is not related to a cloud service, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated remote attacker could execute arbitrary code with privileged access on the affected system, leading to complete compromise of the HPE Networking Fabric Composer host. This includes full control over confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, monitor vendor communications for updates and apply any recommended mitigations.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-5g7r-7f5g-jgxw
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-73701"]
- Database Specific Severity
- CRITICAL
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a98458aacd9273b496add35
Added to database: 09/02/2026, 15:49:30 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 18:52:36 UTC
Last updated: 10/17/2026, 06:48:20 UTC
Views: 50
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