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2026-11-04 · critical

CVE-2026-95731: Hardcoded Credentials in HPE Fabric Composer

Hardcoded Credentials in HPE Fabric Composer: unauthenticated remote access with admin privileges (CVSS 9.8)

CVE-2026-95731: Hardcoded Credentials in HPE Fabric Composer

CVE-2026-95731 describes a hardcoded credential vulnerability in the command-line interface (CLI) of HPE Networking Fabric Composer. It affects network infrastructure management software used in data centers and enterprise fabric environments. The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to access affected systems using credentials embedded directly in the code, obtaining full administrative privileges.

The vulnerability is classified with critical severity: CVSS 9.8 according to official data. Social signals on X show four posts within 24 hours starting from November 3, 2026 (NVD publication date) with consistency on the reported CVSS score. The status of patch availability is not confirmed in official data; social signals mention an HPE bulletin but this information does not come from a verified source.

Administrators must contact HPE to verify patch availability and official guidance. In the short term, it is advisable to limit remote access to the CLI service through network segmentation, firewalls, and access controls. Review access logs to Fabric Composer systems to detect any unauthorized access attempts. Monitor HPE communications for security updates and released bulletins.

At a glance

What
Hardcoded credential vulnerability in the CLI interface of HPE Networking Fabric Composer allowing unauthenticated remote access to affected systems using credentials embedded in code, exposing resources to unauthorized administrative access.
Severity
CVSS 9.8 - Critical (confirmed by official severity statement)
Affected versions
Not reported in official NVD description
Fix
Not reported (social signals cite bulletin HPESBNW05172, but from unverified source)
Status
Not reported in official data
Action
Contact HPE for patch availability; verify CLI access to Fabric Composer systems; implement network segmentation to limit remote access to CLI service; monitor official HPE bulletins.

Sources: NVD, CVE-2026-95731

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