CVE-2026-73725: arubanetworks fabric_composer Improper Privilege Management
CVSS: 7.0v3.1HighModified
Published 01-09-2026Last modified 02-09-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-73725 is a high (CVSS 7.0) Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in arubanetworks fabric_composer. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 1.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.0/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.12%
0%100%
Low · +0.03 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 01-09-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 02-09-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.0Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.0HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.12%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
2%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.03 pp
From 0.09% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.12%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Arubanetworks1 product
- fabric_composer< 7.3.4
Hewlett packard enterprise (hpe)1 product
- fabric composer≥ 7.0.0, ≤ 7.3.3
2 vendors · 2 products