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Fabric Composer CVE-2025-23054

MEDIUM
Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)
2025-01-28 security-alert@hpe.com
6.5
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Authorization logic validation
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction not required. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.13%.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker could bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources by sending crafted requests to the affected application.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer could allow an authenticated low privilege operator user to perform operations not allowed by their. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Review and test authorization logic, implement consistent access control checks, use centralized authorization framework.

Affects your stack

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863), which allows attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources. A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer could allow an authenticated low privilege operator user to perform operations not allowed by their privilege level. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to manipulate user generated files, potentially leading to unauthorized changes in critical system configurations. Affected products include: Arubanetworks Fabric Composer.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 6.5 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
High
Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of HPE Aruba Networking Fabric Composer could allow an authenticated low privilege operator user to perform operations not allowed by their privilege level. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to manipulate user generated files, potentially leading to unauthorized changes in critical system configurations.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

CVE-2025-23054 presents notable security risk, a incorrect authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 6.5. Attackers could gain access beyond their authorized level. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.

Business Impact: Moderate
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict network access and enable monitoring.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.1%
Top 68% exploitable

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.1%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No

Priority Score

32
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +32
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:fabric_composer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2026-76658 CRITICAL
10.0 Sep 01

Remote code execution in HPE Networking (Aruba) Fabric Composer allows an unauthenticated attacker to reach the applianc

CVE-2026-76657 CRITICAL
10.0 Sep 01

Authentication bypass in the API of HPE Networking Fabric Composer lets an unauthenticated remote attacker circumvent ex

CVE-2026-19766 CRITICAL
9.6 Sep 01

Authentication bypass in HPE Networking Fabric Composer (AFC) lets an unauthenticated attacker on an adjacent network ex

CVE-2026-73701 CRITICAL
9.0 Sep 01

Unauthenticated remote code execution in HPE Networking Fabric Composer allows a network attacker to run arbitrary code

CVE-2026-73700 CRITICAL
9.0 Sep 01

Stored cross-site scripting in the web management interface of HPE Networking Fabric Composer allows an authenticated lo

CVE-2026-73705 HIGH
8.8 Sep 01

Arbitrary file write via the HPE Networking Fabric Composer API allows an authenticated low-privilege operator to escala

CVE-2026-73702 HIGH
8.8 Sep 01

Privilege escalation in HPE Networking Fabric Composer's API allows an authenticated low-privilege operator user to elev

CVE-2026-73704 HIGH
8.8 Sep 01

Privilege escalation in HPE Networking Fabric Composer allows an authenticated low-privilege operator to gain full admin

CVE-2026-73703 HIGH
8.8 Sep 01

Stored cross-site scripting in the HPE Networking Fabric Composer web management interface allows an unauthenticated att

CVE-2026-73706 HIGH
8.6 Sep 01

Unauthenticated remote access to the HPE Networking Fabric Composer API allows attackers to read limited internal system

CVE-2026-73707 HIGH
8.5 Sep 01

Privilege escalation in the HPE Networking Fabric Composer API allows authenticated low-privilege operator users to invo

CVE-2026-73708 HIGH
8.3 Sep 01

Privilege escalation in HPE Networking Fabric Composer allows an authenticated low-privilege operator to exploit busines

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