CVE-2026-73720 (GCVE-0-2026-73720)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-09-01 19:46 – Updated: 2026-09-02 15:27
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Authenticated Insecure File Handling allows Remote Code Execution in HPE Networking Fabric Composer API
Summary
Insecure file operations in the API of HPE Networking Fabric Composer could allow an authenticated remote attacker to achieve remote code execution. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands as a privileged user on the underlying operating system.
Severity
7.2 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-09-02 15:27 UTC
CWE
- CWE-73 - External Control of File Name or Path
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) | Fabric Composer |
Affected:
7.0.0 , ≤ 7.3.3
(semver)
|
guessed |
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