CVE-2026-73705: Vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Fabric Composer
Description
An arbitrary file write vulnerability in the API of HPE Networking Fabric Composer could allow an authenticated low privilege operator user to escalate privileges. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may enable the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system, leading to complete compromise of the affected system.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
Fabric Composer
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in HPE Fabric Composer 7.0.0 is an arbitrary file write issue within the API, permitting authenticated users with low privilege operator roles to escalate their privileges. Successful exploitation may allow attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands, resulting in complete compromise of the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation level has been published as of the data provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker with low privilege authenticated access can escalate privileges and execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system, leading to complete compromise of the affected system. This impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the Fabric Composer API to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity involving operator accounts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- hpe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-13T16:35:39.126Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a972d1eacd9273b49215673
Added to database: 09/01/2026, 19:53:02 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 13:50:38 UTC
Last updated: 10/14/2026, 18:48:23 UTC
Views: 63
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