CVE-2016-8204

Name: CVE-2016-8204
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-14T19:59:00.21+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 7.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8204 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A Directory Traversal vulnerability in FileReceiveServlet in the Brocade Network Advisor versions released prior to and including 14.0.2 could allow remote attackers to upload a malicious file in a section of the file system where it can be executed.. EPSS estimates a 7.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Directory Traversal vulnerability in FileReceiveServlet in the Brocade Network Advisor versions released prior to and including 14.0.2 could allow remote attackers to upload a malicious file in a section of the file system where it can be executed.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

7.13%

93.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Broadcom	Brocade Network Advisor	<= 14.0.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95695Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-049Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03785en_usThird Party Advisory
https://www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/security-advisories/brocade-security-advisory-2017-177Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95695Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-049Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03785en_usThird Party Advisory
https://www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/security-advisories/brocade-security-advisory-2017-177Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 14, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8204?

How severe is CVE-2016-8204?

CVE-2016-8204 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 7.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8204?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-8204?

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Source: NVD / NIST