How severe is CVE-2026-73729?

CVE-2026-73729 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-73729 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-73729?

CVE-2026-73729 affects Arubanetworks Fabric Composer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-73729?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2026-73729 published?

CVE-2026-73729 was published on 2026-09-01 and last updated on 2026-09-03.

CVE-2026-73729

CVE-2026-73729 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Arubanetworks Fabric Composer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Arubanetworks Fabric Composer
Published: 2026-09-01
Last modified: 2026-09-03

Description

A vulnerability in the underlying operating system of HPE Networking Fabric Composer could allow an authenticated low privilege operator user with local access to upstream AFC dependencies to view sensitive information. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to access data beyond what is authorized by the user's existing privilege level, potentially leading to further unauthorized access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-73729?: A vulnerability in the underlying operating system of HPE Networking Fabric Composer could allow an authenticated low privilege operator user with local access to upstream AFC dependencies to view sensitive information. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to access data beyond what is authorized by the user's existing privilege level, potentially leading to further unauthorized access.
How severe is CVE-2026-73729?: CVE-2026-73729 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-73729 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-73729?: CVE-2026-73729 affects Arubanetworks Fabric Composer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-73729?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-73729 published?: CVE-2026-73729 was published on 2026-09-01 and last updated on 2026-09-03.

References

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

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:fabric_composer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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