CVE-2026-73725: Local Privilege Escalation leads to Arbitrary Code Execution in HPE Networking Fabric Composer
Published Sep 1, 2026
·Updated
A local privilege-escalation vulnerability has been discovered in HPE Networking Fabric Composer. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a local attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution with root privileges, leading to a complete compromise of the affected host.
Affected Software
1 affected component
HPE Networking Fabric Composer
Event History
Sep 1, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:47 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
Who can exploit this issue?
An attacker needs local access to an affected HPE Networking Fabric Composer host and low-level privileges. The vulnerability is not described as remotely exploitable.
2
What is the potential impact after successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution with root privileges. This could completely compromise the affected host.