How severe is CVE-2026-73753?

CVE-2026-73753 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-73753 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-73753?

CVE-2026-73753 primarily affects Hpe Arubaos-cx. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-73753?

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.

When was CVE-2026-73753 published?

CVE-2026-73753 was published on 2026-09-01 and last updated on 2026-09-22.

CVE-2026-73753

CVE-2026-73753 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hpe Arubaos-cx with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Hpe Arubaos-cx
Published: 2026-09-01
Last modified: 2026-09-22

Description

Exploitation through affected command-line operations could allow an authenticated low-privileged user to execute arbitrary commands as a privileged user on the underlying operating system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-73753?: Exploitation through affected command-line operations could allow an authenticated low-privileged user to execute arbitrary commands as a privileged user on the underlying operating system.
How severe is CVE-2026-73753?: CVE-2026-73753 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-73753 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-73753?: CVE-2026-73753 primarily affects Hpe Arubaos-cx. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-73753?: 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.
When was CVE-2026-73753 published?: CVE-2026-73753 was published on 2026-09-01 and last updated on 2026-09-22.

References

https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw05134en_us&docLocale=en_US

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:hpe:arubaos-cx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hpe:arubaos-cx:10.18.0001:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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