8.8
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-73705
Authenticated Arbitrary File Write leads to Remote Code Execution in HPE Networking Fabric Composer
Description

An arbitrary file write vulnerability in the API of HPE Networking Fabric Composer could allow an authenticated low privilege operator user to escalate privileges. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may enable the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system, leading to complete compromise of the affected system.

INFO

Published Date :

Sept. 1, 2026, 8:17 p.m.

Last Modified :

Sept. 1, 2026, 9:08 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH eb103674-0d28-4225-80f8-39fb86215de0
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Patch HPE Fabric Composer to fix arbitrary file write and command execution vulnerabilities.
  • Update HPE Fabric Composer to the latest version.
  • Restrict operator user privileges where possible.
  • Monitor systems for suspicious activity.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URL Resource
https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw05133en_us&docLocale=en_US
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-73705 vulnerability over time.

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.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Sep. 01, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description An arbitrary file write vulnerability in the API of HPE Networking Fabric Composer could allow an authenticated low privilege operator user to escalate privileges. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may enable the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system, leading to complete compromise of the affected system.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/73xxx/CVE-2026-73705.json">CVE-2026-73705</a>
    Added Reference https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw05133en_us&docLocale=en_US
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.