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CVE-2026-73442

3.0 · LOW

On affected platforms running Arista EOS with VRRP enabled, the peer device VRRP authentication credentials are logged in cleartext on the switch, allowing an authenticated user with sufficient pri…

Published Sep 16, 2026CWE-532EPSS 0.21%

Overview

CVE-2026-73442 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 16, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.0 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.0, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

On affected platforms running Arista EOS with VRRP enabled, the peer device VRRP authentication credentials are logged in cleartext on the switch, allowing an authenticated user with sufficient privileges to view agent trace logs (or a system receiving forwarded log output) to obtain the peer device VRRP authentication credentials without having access to the network segment on which VRRP is running.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-73442?

CVE-2026-73442 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 16, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.0 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2026-73442?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.0, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-73442?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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