PatchTheCVECVE-2026-73702: A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the API of HPE Networking Fabric Composer
CVE-2026-73702 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting fabric composer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the API of HPE Networking Fabric Composer. Successful exploitation could allow an authenticated low privilege operator user to escalate their permissions to those of an administrative user, leading to complete system compromise.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 64%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-863 |
| Published | 2026-09-01 |
| Last modified | 2026-09-02 |
Last updated 2026-09-02 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-73702?
fabric composer: upgrade to 7.3.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-73702 being exploited?
CVE-2026-73702 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-73702 affect?
CVE-2026-73702 affects fabric composer. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the API of HPE Networking Fabric Composer. Successful exploitation could allow an authenticated low privilege operator user to escalate their permissions to those of an administrative user, lea
How urgent is CVE-2026-73702?
Priority 40/100. High severity
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