CVE-2026-73702
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Privilege Escalation in HPE Networking Fabric Composer API

Publication date: 2026-09-01

Last updated on: 2026-09-01

Assigner: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)

Description
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.

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Published
2026-09-01
Last Modified
2026-09-01
Generated
2026-09-02
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2026-09-01
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-73702
EUVD
EUVD-2026-69427

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hpe networking_fabric_composer *

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the API of HPE Networking Fabric Composer. An authenticated low privilege operator user can exploit it to gain administrative permissions, potentially leading to full system compromise.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, an attacker with low privileges could take control of the system, access sensitive data, modify configurations, or disrupt operations. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, or service disruptions.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, violating compliance requirements for GDPR, HIPAA, and other regulations. Organizations may face legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update HPE Networking Fabric Composer to the latest patched version. Restrict API access to authorized users only and review user permissions to ensure low privilege operators cannot escalate access.

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