CVE-2026-23592: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer · OS Command Injection
Affects Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) HPE Aruba Networking Fabric ComposerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.2 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 58% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 27 Jan 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-23592, organizations should first restrict access to the HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer to trusted administrators only, enforcing strict access controls and network segmentation to limit exposure. Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all administrative accounts to reduce the risk of credential compromise. Monitor logs and network traffic for unusual activities related to backup operations or command execution. Until an official patch is released, consider disabling or restricting the backup functionality if feasible, or apply compensating controls such as application-layer firewalls or intrusion prevention systems to detect and block suspicious commands. Regularly audit user privileges to ensure only necessary high-level access is granted. Stay informed through HPE security advisories for patch releases and apply updates promptly once available. Additionally, conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments focused on network management systems to identify and remediate similar weaknesses proactively.
Description
Insecure file operations in HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer’s backup functionality could allow authenticated attackers to achieve remote code execution. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system.