CVE-2022-33179

Name: CVE-2022-33179
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-25T21:15:46.223+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-33179 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in Brocade Fabric OS CLI before Brocade Fabric OS v9.1.0, 9.0.1e, 8.2.3c, and 7.4.2j could allow a local authenticated user to break out of restricted shells with “set context” and escalate privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in Brocade Fabric OS CLI before Brocade Fabric OS v9.1.0, 9.0.1e, 8.2.3c, and 7.4.2j could allow a local authenticated user to break out of restricted shells with “set context” and escalate privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.18%

8.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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-20230127-0004/Third Party Advisory
https://www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/security-advisories/brocade-security-advisory-2022-2079Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230127-0004/Third Party Advisory
https://www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/security-advisories/brocade-security-advisory-2022-2079Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-33179?

How severe is CVE-2022-33179?

CVE-2022-33179 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33179?

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