CVE-2026-73461
Security Advisory 0163
Description
On affected EOS platforms with AAA-based gRPC authorization enabled for OpenConfig, gRPC requests of an authenticated user to OpenConfig may use the wrong privilege level, resulting in an authorization using the wrong AAA method list. This does not impact non-gRPC OpenConfig requests such as NETCONF.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 16, 2026, 9:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 17, 2026, 4:18 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | c8b34d1a-69ae-45c3-88fe-f3b3d44f39b7 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | c8b34d1a-69ae-45c3-88fe-f3b3d44f39b7 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update affected EOS platforms to the latest software version.
- Reconfigure AAA authorization settings for gRPC OpenConfig.
- Verify correct privilege levels are applied.
- Test gRPC OpenConfig access.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-73461.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.arista.com/en/support/advisories-notices/security-advisory/24719-security-advisory-0163 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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associated with the following CWEs:
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-73461', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-09-16T14:52:18.693471Z'} {'id': 'CVE-2026-73461', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-09-16T00:00:00+00:00'} -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-73461', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-09-16T14:52:18.693471Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description On affected EOS platforms with AAA-based gRPC authorization enabled for OpenConfig, gRPC requests of an authenticated user to OpenConfig may use the wrong privilege level, resulting in an authorization using the wrong AAA method list. This does not impact non-gRPC OpenConfig requests such as NETCONF. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-266 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/73xxx/CVE-2026-73461.json">CVE-2026-73461</a> Added Reference https://www.arista.com/en/support/advisories-notices/security-advisory/24719-security-advisory-0163