CVE-2023-31427: Knowledge of full path name

Severity: high (CVSS 7.8 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.2% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2023-08-01 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-22

Description

Brocade Fabric OS versions before Brocade Fabric OS v9.1.1c, and v9.2.0 Could allow an authenticated, local user with knowledge of full path names inside Brocade Fabric OS to execute any command regardless of assigned privilege. Starting with Fabric OS v9.1.0, “root” account access is disabled.

Affected products

Brocade Fabric OS: before 9.1.1c — fixed in 9.1.1c

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Brocade Fabric OS 9.1.1c. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230908-0007/
https://support.broadcom.com/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/22379
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230908-0007/
https://support.broadcom.com/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/22379

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