PatchTheCVECVE-2026-73740: A local privilege escalation vulnerability in HPE Networking Fabric Composer could allow an authenticated priv
CVE-2026-73740 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.4) affecting fabric composer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A local privilege escalation vulnerability in HPE Networking Fabric Composer could allow an authenticated privileged user on the underlying host to elevate their user privileges to those of a higher role. A successful exploit allows the attacker to change the state of certain settings of the affected system.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.1% (top 97%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-269 |
| Published | 2026-09-01 |
| Last modified | 2026-09-03 |
Last updated 2026-09-03 · 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-2026-73740?
fabric composer: upgrade to newer than 7.3.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-73740 being exploited?
CVE-2026-73740 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-2026-73740 affect?
CVE-2026-73740 affects fabric composer. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.4). A local privilege escalation vulnerability in HPE Networking Fabric Composer could allow an authenticated privileged user on the underlying host to elevate their user privileges to those of a higher role. A successful exploit allows the att
How urgent is CVE-2026-73740?
Priority 16/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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