Privilege escalation vulnerabilities exist in the API of HPE Networking Fabric Composer. Successful exploitation could allow an authenticated low privilege operator user to complete state-changing actions that should not be allowed by their current level of authorization on the platform, including changes to the configuration of systems managed by the affected product.
This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.5, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction requiring only low-level privileges . The vulnerability impacts integrity (unauthorized modifications), and limited availability for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from arubanetworks organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2026, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2026-09-01T20:17:18.087
2026-09-02T16:17:20.377
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 (HIGH)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | arubanetworks | fabric_composer | < 7.3.4 | Yes |
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