CVE-2022-28170

Name: CVE-2022-28170
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-25T21:15:39.34+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-28170 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Brocade Fabric OS Web Application services before Brocade Fabric v9.1.0, v9.0.1e, v8.2.3c, v7.4.2j store server and user passwords in the debug statements. This could allow a local user to extract the passwords from a debug file.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Brocade Fabric OS Web Application services before Brocade Fabric v9.1.0, v9.0.1e, v8.2.3c, v7.4.2j store server and user passwords in the debug statements. This could allow a local user to extract the passwords from a debug file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.21%

10.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Broadcom	Fabric Operating System	< 7.4.2j
Broadcom	Fabric Operating System	>= 8.0.0, < 8.2.3c
Broadcom	Fabric Operating System	>= 9.0.0, < 9.0.1e
Broadcom	Fabric Operating System	9.1.0

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230127-0002/Third Party Advisory
https://www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/security-advisories/brocade-security-advisory-2022-2076Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230127-0002/Third Party Advisory
https://www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/security-advisories/brocade-security-advisory-2022-2076Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 25, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-28170?

How severe is CVE-2022-28170?

CVE-2022-28170 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28170?

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