CVE-2026-85488
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CVE-2026-85488 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Brocade ASCG before 3.5.0 has a well-known Brocade default password embedded in a script distributed to every customer. Any local authenticated user with read access to the installation path can discover this credential and perform privilege escalation on affected Open Virtual Appliance (OVA) deployments, where default configuration settings remain in place.. EPSS estimates a 0.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Brocade ASCG before 3.5.0 has a well-known Brocade default password embedded in a script distributed to every customer. Any local authenticated user with read access to the installation path can discover this credential and perform privilege escalation on affected Open Virtual Appliance (OVA) deployments, where default configuration settings remain in place.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcom | Brocade Active Support Connectivity Gateway | < 3.5.0 |
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