CVE-2026-73442: Arista Networks EOS · Sensitive Data in Logs
Affects Arista Networks EOSSource CVE Database V5
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
- 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:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 16 Sep 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: 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 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
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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.