CVE-2026-73709: A vulnerability in the underlying operating system of HPE Networking Fabric Composer could allow an unauthenti

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-73709?

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

Q: Is CVE-2026-73709 being exploited?

CVE-2026-73709 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-73709 affect?

CVE-2026-73709 affects fabric composer. Severity is high (CVSS 8.3). A vulnerability in the underlying operating system of HPE Networking Fabric Composer could allow an unauthenticated adjacent attacker to run arbitrary commands on the underlying host if certain preconditions outside of the attacker's contro

Routine

HIGH 8.3UPGRADE

CVE-2026-73709 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.3) affecting fabric composer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability in the underlying operating system of HPE Networking Fabric Composer could allow an unauthenticated adjacent attacker to run arbitrary commands on the underlying host if certain preconditions outside of the attacker's control are met. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.3 (High)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78, CWE-77
Published	2026-09-01
Last modified	2026-09-02

Publisher (CNA): Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) · Vendor: arubanetworks

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-09-01 20:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-02 15:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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.

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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-2026-73709?

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

Is CVE-2026-73709 being exploited?

CVE-2026-73709 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-2026-73709 affect?

CVE-2026-73709 affects fabric composer. Severity is high (CVSS 8.3). A vulnerability in the underlying operating system of HPE Networking Fabric Composer could allow an unauthenticated adjacent attacker to run arbitrary commands on the underlying host if certain preconditions outside of the attacker's contro

How urgent is CVE-2026-73709?

Priority 36/100. High severity

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References

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