CVE-2026-73705: Authenticated Arbitrary File Write leads to Remote Code Execution in HPE Networking Fabric Composer

Severity: high (CVSS 8.8 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.6% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2026-09-01 · updated 2026-09-02
Weakness: CWE-552

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.

Affected products

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Fabric Composer: before 7.3.4 — fixed in 7.3.4

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Fabric Composer 7.3.4. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw05133en_us&docLocale=en_US

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