CVE-2026-73710: Vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Fabric Composer
Description
Vulnerabilities in an API endpoint of HPE Networking Fabric Composer could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to conduct a denial of service attack. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to make limited unauthorized modifications to the underlying operating system and disrupt the availability of the affected system, requiring manual intervention to restore functionality.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.2high
Affected software
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
Fabric Composer
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-73710 describes a security flaw in the API endpoint of HPE Networking Fabric Composer version 7.0.0. This vulnerability permits unauthenticated remote attackers to conduct denial of service attacks and perform limited unauthorized changes to the underlying operating system. The issue is classified under CWE-306 (Missing Authentication for Critical Function). The vulnerability impacts system availability and integrity, requiring manual restoration after exploitation. No vendor advisory or patch is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in denial of service, disrupting the availability of the affected system. Additionally, attackers can make limited unauthorized modifications to the underlying operating system, potentially affecting system integrity. Recovery requires manual intervention, indicating operational impact and potential downtime.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, monitor for vendor updates and consider restricting access to the affected API endpoint to trusted networks if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- hpe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-13T16:36:38.745Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a972d1eacd9273b4921567d
Added to database: 09/01/2026, 19:53:02 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 13:53:59 UTC
Last updated: 10/15/2026, 06:48:18 UTC
Views: 64
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