CVE-2026-85423

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.21%

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CVE-2026-85423 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been identified in the data collection service of Brocade ASCG versions before 3.5.0. An API endpoint within the data collector service fails to perform authentication or authorization checks on incoming requests. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in the data collection service of Brocade ASCG versions before 3.5.0. An API endpoint within the data collector service fails to perform authentication or authorization checks on incoming requests. An attacker with network access to the service can instruct the application to establish SSH connections to arbitrary hosts and execute arbitrary system commands, effectively turning the appliance into an unauthenticated proxy or execution vector.

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Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
BroadcomBrocade Active Support Connectivity Gateway< 3.5.0

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Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-85423?
A vulnerability has been identified in the data collection service of Brocade ASCG versions before 3.5.0. An API endpoint within the data collector service fails to perform authentication or authorization checks on incoming requests. An attacker with network access to the service can instruct the application to establish SSH connections to arbitrary hosts and execute arbitrary system commands, effectively turning the appliance into an unauthenticated proxy or execution vector.
How severe is CVE-2026-85423?
CVE-2026-85423 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-85423?
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