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CVE-2026-73442: Arista Networks EOS · Sensitive Data in Logs

Affects Arista Networks EOSSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 3.0 Low · fixed in 4.36.2F : update Arista Networks EOS when convenient.

Data as of 31 Oct 2026, 20:20 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
3.0Low
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 11% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 4.36.2F, 4.35.6M, 4.34.8M +1
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 16 Sep 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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 31 Oct 2026.

What to do

Upgrade Arista Networks EOS to 4.36.2F, 4.35.6M, 4.34.8M or 4.33.10M.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Arista NetworksEOSAffected
  • >=4.36.0 <4.36.2F
Fixed in
  • 4.36.2F
Arista NetworksEOSAffected
  • >=4.35.0 <4.35.6M
Fixed in
  • 4.35.6M
Arista NetworksEOSAffected
  • >=4.34.0 <4.34.8M
Fixed in
  • 4.34.8M
Arista NetworksEOSAffected
  • >=4.33.0 <4.33.10M
Fixed in
  • 4.33.10M

AI-suggested

If you cannot patch yet, restrict access to agent trace logs and any systems receiving forwarded log output to trusted personnel only. Limit privileges to prevent unauthorized users from viewing sensitive logs. Monitor vendor communications for official patches or updates.

Description

CVE-2026-73442 is a vulnerability in Arista Networks EOS affecting versions 4.33.0 through 4.33.9M, 4.34.0 through 4.34.7M, 4.35.0 through 4.35.5M, and 4.36.0 through 4.36.1F. On platforms with VRRP enabled, the peer device VRRP authentication credentials are logged in cleartext. This allows an authenticated user with sufficient privileges to access agent trace logs or forwarded log outputs and obtain these credentials without needing access to the VRRP network segment. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 3.0, indicating low severity.

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