CVE-2026-73701: arubanetworks fabric_composer Code Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2026-73701 is a critical (CVSS 9.0) Code Injection vulnerability in arubanetworks fabric_composer. EPSS estimates a 0.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 51.1% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 01-09-2026
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 02-09-2026
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

An unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability exists in the underlying operating system of HPE Networking Fabric Composer and could be exploited if certain preconditions outside of the attacker's control are met. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code as a privileged user on the underlying operating system, leading to complete compromise of the HPE Networking Fabric Composer host.

• CWE-94Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.