Free and open · new CVEs checked every 20 minutesStatusRSSOpen dataContact

CVE-2026-73704: A command sanitization bypass exists in the API of HPE Networking Fabric Composer

42
This month
HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-73704 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 command sanitization bypass 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 compromise of the affected system.

Why this priority

  • High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score8.8 (High)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.5% (top 55%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-77
Published2026-09-01
Last modified2026-09-02
Publisher (CNA): Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) · Vendor: arubanetworks

Share: LinkedIn · X · Reddit

Last updated 2026-09-02 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

arubanetworks fabric composer UPGRADE
Affected: < 7.3.4
Fixed in: 7.3.4
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy fabric-composer || rpm -q fabric-composer || fabric-composer --version
2. UPGRADE to 7.3.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade fabric-composer
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade fabric-composer
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2026-73704?

fabric composer: upgrade to 7.3.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-73704 being exploited?

CVE-2026-73704 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-2026-73704 affect?

CVE-2026-73704 affects fabric composer. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). A command sanitization bypass 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

How urgent is CVE-2026-73704?

Priority 42/100. High severity

Related CVEs

References

← Back to latest CVEs

Get the weekly exploited-CVE digest by emailThe CVEs being attacked this week and how to fix them. No spam, unsubscribe any time.