How severe is CVE-2026-23593?

CVE-2026-23593 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-23593 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-23593?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-23593 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-23593 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-4780.

When was CVE-2026-23593 published?

CVE-2026-23593 was published on 2026-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-23593

CVE-2026-23593 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-4780
Weakness: CWE-22
Published: 2026-01-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to view some system files. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to read files within the affected directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-23593?: A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to view some system files. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to read files within the affected directory.
How severe is CVE-2026-23593?: CVE-2026-23593 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-23593 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-23593?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-23593 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-23593 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-4780.
When was CVE-2026-23593 published?: CVE-2026-23593 was published on 2026-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw04996en_us&docLocale=en_US

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