CVE-2020-15388

Name: CVE-2020-15388
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-18T18:15:08.943+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-15388 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the Brocade Fabric OS before Brocade Fabric OS v9.0.1a, v8.2.3, v8.2.0_CBN4, and v7.4.2h could allow an authenticated CLI user to abuse the history command to write arbitrary content to files.. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the Brocade Fabric OS before Brocade Fabric OS v9.0.1a, v8.2.3, v8.2.0_CBN4, and v7.4.2h could allow an authenticated CLI user to abuse the history command to write arbitrary content to files.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.68%

47.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Broadcom	Fabric Operating System	< 7.4.2h
Broadcom	Fabric Operating System	>= 9.0.0, < 9.0.1a
Broadcom	Fabric Operating System	8.2.0
Broadcom	Fabric Operating System	8.2.0a
Broadcom	Fabric Operating System	8.2.3

References

https://www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/security-advisories/brocade-security-advisory-2021-1493Not Applicable, Vendor Advisory
https://www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/security-advisories/brocade-security-advisory-2021-1493Not Applicable, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 18, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-15388?

How severe is CVE-2020-15388?

CVE-2020-15388 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15388?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST