CVE-2023-31425

Name: CVE-2023-31425
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-01T21:15:10.597+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-31425 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the fosexec command of Brocade Fabric OS after Brocade Fabric OS v9.1.0 and, before Brocade Fabric OS v9.1.1 could allow a local authenticated user to perform privilege escalation to root by breaking the rbash shell. Starting with Fabric OS v9.1.0, “root” account access is disabled.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the fosexec command of Brocade Fabric OS after Brocade Fabric OS v9.1.0 and, before Brocade Fabric OS v9.1.1 could allow a local authenticated user to perform privilege escalation to root by breaking the rbash shell. Starting with Fabric OS v9.1.0, “root” account access is disabled.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.26%

17.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Broadcom	Fabric Operating System	9.1.0

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230908-0007/Third Party Advisory
https://support.broadcom.com/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/22407Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230908-0007/Third Party Advisory
https://support.broadcom.com/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/22407Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 1, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-31425?

How severe is CVE-2023-31425?

CVE-2023-31425 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31425?

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