CVE-2023-31432

Name: CVE-2023-31432
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-02T00:15:17.587+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-31432 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Through manipulation of passwords or other variables, using commands such as portcfgupload, configupload, license, myid, a non-privileged user could obtain root privileges in Brocade Fabric OS versions before Brocade Fabric OS v9.1.1c and v9.2.0.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Through manipulation of passwords or other variables, using commands such as portcfgupload, configupload, license, myid, a non-privileged user could obtain root privileges in Brocade Fabric OS versions before Brocade Fabric OS v9.1.1c and v9.2.0.

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

0.16%

5.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Broadcom	Brocade 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/0/22385Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230908-0007/Third Party Advisory
https://support.broadcom.com/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/22385Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 2, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-31432?

How severe is CVE-2023-31432?

CVE-2023-31432 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31432?

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