CVE-2023-31427

Name: CVE-2023-31427
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-01T23:15:28.77+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-31427 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Brocade Fabric OS versions before Brocade Fabric OS v9.1.1c, and v9.2.0 Could allow an authenticated, local user with knowledge of full path names inside Brocade Fabric OS to execute any command regardless of assigned privilege. Starting with Fabric OS v9.1.0, “root” account access is disabled.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Brocade Fabric OS versions before Brocade Fabric OS v9.1.1c, and v9.2.0 Could allow an authenticated, local user with knowledge of full path names inside Brocade Fabric OS to execute any command regardless of assigned privilege. 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

0.20%

10.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Broadcom	Fabric Operating System	< 9.1.1c

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230908-0007/Third Party Advisory
https://support.broadcom.com/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/22379Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230908-0007/Third Party Advisory
https://support.broadcom.com/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/22379Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-31427?

How severe is CVE-2023-31427?

CVE-2023-31427 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31427?

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-2023-31427?

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Source: NVD / NIST