CVE-2026-73738
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HPE Networking Fabric Composer Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-73738, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-09-01

Last updated on: 2026-09-01

Assigner: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)

Description

A vulnerability in the underlying operating system of HPE Networking Fabric Composer could allow an authenticated low privilege operator user with local access to view sensitive information. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to retrieve information which could be used to potentially gain further privileges on the affected system.

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Published
2026-09-01
Last Modified
2026-09-01
Generated
2026-09-02
AI Q&A
2026-09-01
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
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hpe networking_fabric_composer *

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-200 The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability allows an authenticated low privilege operator user with local access to view sensitive information in HPE Networking Fabric Composer. Exploitation could let an attacker retrieve data that might help gain further system privileges.

Detection Guidance

Detection requires checking for unauthorized access or information exposure on HPE Networking Fabric Composer systems. Review system logs for unusual local access by low privilege users and inspect for sensitive data exposure. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with local access could exploit this to steal sensitive data, potentially leading to unauthorized system access or privilege escalation. This may compromise system integrity and confidentiality.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data exposure, violating confidentiality requirements in GDPR and HIPAA. Non-compliance risks include legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Restrict local access to HPE Networking Fabric Composer systems, enforce least privilege for operator users, and audit system logs for suspicious activity. Apply vendor patches if available. Monitor for unauthorized information retrieval.

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