CVE-2023-5973

Name: CVE-2023-5973
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-05T03:15:07.77+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-5973 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Brocade Web Interface in Brocade Fabric OS v9.x and before v9.2.0 does not properly represent the portName to the user if the portName contains reserved characters. This could allow an authenticated user to alter the UI of the Brocade Switch and change ports display.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Brocade Web Interface in Brocade Fabric OS v9.x and before v9.2.0 does not properly represent the portName to the user if the portName contains reserved characters. This could allow an authenticated user to alter the UI of the Brocade Switch and change ports display.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.18%

7.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Broadcom	Fabric Operating System	>= 9.0.0, < 9.2.0

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240628-0005/Third Party Advisory
https://support.broadcom.com/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/23214Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240628-0005/Third Party Advisory
https://support.broadcom.com/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/23214Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 5, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5973?

How severe is CVE-2023-5973?

CVE-2023-5973 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5973?

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