CVE-2026-73725

Modified Modified - Updated After Analysis

Local Privilege Escalation in HPE Networking Fabric Composer

Publication date: 2026-09-01

Last updated on: 2026-09-02

Assigner: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)

Description

A local privilege-escalation vulnerability has been discovered in HPE Networking Fabric Composer. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a local attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution with root privileges, leading to a complete compromise of the affected host.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-01

Last Modified

2026-09-02

Generated

2026-09-23

AI Q&A

2026-09-02

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-21

NVD

CVE-2026-73725

EUVD

EUVD-2026-69452

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
arubanetworks	fabric_composer	to 7.3.4 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-269	The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

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Executive Summary

This is a local privilege-escalation vulnerability in HPE Networking Fabric Composer. It allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges, potentially taking full control of the affected system.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could let an attacker gain complete control over the host system, access sensitive data, install malware, or disrupt operations. It requires local access but could lead to severe system compromise.

Compliance Impact

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

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches or updates provided by HPE for Networking Fabric Composer immediately to address the local privilege-escalation vulnerability.

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