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Fabric Composer CVE-2026-95749

| EUVDEUVD-2026-116167 HIGH
2026-11-03 security-alert@hpe.com GHSA-fwh8-g7wm-jwvw
7.5
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: hpe
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Reach Fabric Composer over network
  2. Delivery
    Deliver malicious unverified artifact
  3. Exploit
    Integrity check bypassed/absent
  4. Execution
    Induce user action to process it
  5. Impact
    Execute arbitrary code on host

Vulnerability Assessment

Exploitation Conditions

The core prerequisite is the product's missing integrity verification: Fabric Composer accepts an artifact without properly validating its authenticity/integrity, which is what enables code execution. Exploitation is LIMITED by two factors stated in the CVSS vector: AC:H means success depends on a specific condition the attacker does not fully control, and UI:R means a legitimate user must perform an action for the attack to complete - so this is not a fully automatable, drive-by remote exploit. Exploitation is unauthenticated (PR:N) and network-reachable (AV:N), meaning no credentials are needed, but the exact feature, protocol, or workflow that skips integrity checking is not described in the available sources - confirm the specific trigger and affected configuration in HPE advisory hpesbnw05172en.

Impact

Signals are mixed and point to a credible-but-not-emergency priority. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R) describes a network-reachable, unauthenticated flaw, but two metrics materially dampen real-world risk: AC:H indicates the attack depends on conditions outside the attacker's control, and UI:R requires a victim to take an action. No EPSS score was supplied, the CVE is NOT in CISA KEV, and no POC or exploit reference is present, so there is no public evidence of exploitation or exploit tooling. The vuln.today decision label is 'this_week' (not act_now/emergency), consistent with a serious code-execution bug that is non-trivial to trigger rather than a mass-exploitable zero-day. Missing data to note explicitly: CWE is N/A, EPSS is absent (absence is not a low score - it is simply unknown), and the CVSS vector does not describe the mechanism, so WHY AC:H and UI:R apply is not stated in the available sources - verify the exact trigger with the HPE advisory. Bottom line: a high-severity RCE worth patching on a normal priority cycle, not a drop-everything event, absent evidence of active exploitation.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

Because the product performs missing integrity verification, a remote unauthenticated attacker crafts a malicious artifact (e.g. a tampered update, image, or payload the system fails to validate) and gets it accepted by Fabric Composer, leading to arbitrary code execution. The CVSS vector's AC:H and UI:R imply the attacker must satisfy a non-trivial condition and a legitimate user must perform an action (such as initiating or approving an operation) for the chain to succeed. No public exploit or POC is identified at time of analysis.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet

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AnalysisAIv1 – Nov 03, 2026

Code execution in Fabric Composer is possible when the product accepts an artifact without properly validating its integrity, allowing an unauthenticated remote attacker to run arbitrary code if a legitimate user performs the required action. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.5 with AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R, so reachability is network-based and no credentials are needed, but success depends on a condition the attacker does not fully control and on user interaction. No public exploit or active exploitation is identified at time of analysis, and the exact trigger is not described; consult HPE advisory hpesbnw05172en_us.

RemediationAI

No vendor-released patch version is identified in the provided data. Review HPE advisory hpesbnw05172en_us for the fixed release and any vendor-documented workaround, and apply the vendor update once the exact fixed version is confirmed; the supplied sources do not validate a specific configuration-level mitigation for the missing integrity check. Because exploitation requires a legitimate user action, confirm the affected workflow in the advisory before relying on operational controls.

Affected VersionsENISA

Fabric Composer 7.0.0 ≤7.3.4
Fabric Composer 7.4.0 ≤7.4.0

Affected Packages

euvd fabric_composer no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

HPE Networking Fabric Composer is a network fabric management and orchestration product; the flaw is a missing integrity verification control, with no CWE identifier supplied. The product accepts an artifact without properly validating its authenticity or integrity, and that is the stated root cause enabling code execution. The CVSS vector confirms network reachability (AV:N), no privileges (PR:N), high attack complexity (AC:H), and required user interaction (UI:R); those metrics describe severity and prerequisites, not a specific race, timing, or heap condition, and the exact feature, protocol, or workflow that skips integrity checking is not described in the available sources. Version and CPE details are not provided; confirm the affected configuration in HPE advisory hpesbnw05172en_us.

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Severity by source

Vendor (hpe) PRIMARY 7.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vuln.today AI 7.5 HIGH

Vendor states unauthenticated remote RCE (AV:N/PR:N) with full C/I/A impact; AC:H and UI:R retained because missing-integrity exploitation needs a non-trivial condition plus a user action.

3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
4.0 AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (hpe).

CVSS VectorVendor: hpe

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

DescriptionCVE.org

A missing integrity verification vulnerability exists in HPE Networking Fabric Composer. Successful exploitation could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

A high-severity code execution vulnerability (CVE-2026-95749) has been identified in HPE's Fabric Composer, enabling unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code if a legitimate user performs a specific action. This puts organizations relying on Fabric Composer for network fabric management at risk, as exploitation could lead to unauthorized access and control over critical infrastructure. No patch is currently available, and though no active exploitation has been observed, leadership should prioritize mitigation due to the potential for significant operational disruption.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations include restricting network access to Fabric Composer instances, enforcing strict user interaction policies, monitoring for anomalous activity, and applying network segmentation to limit exposure.

Threat Intelligence Overview

Prevalence
Low
niche HPE fabric management appliance, limited enterprise footprint
Data Quality
2 sources
Confidence: Low

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 HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS N/A
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
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

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
High

Priority Score

38
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +38
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.

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