CVE-2018-6436 json
A Vulnerability in the firmwaredownload command of Brocade Fabric OS command line interface (CLI) versions before 8.2.1, 8.1.2f, 8.0.2f, 7.…
published 2018-11-08 8 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2018-18193
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.4%
- EPSS 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 29%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
A Vulnerability in the firmwaredownload command of Brocade Fabric OS command line interface (CLI) versions before 8.2.1, 8.1.2f, 8.0.2f, 7.4.2d could allow a local attacker to escape the restricted shell and, gain root access.
Patch / fix
- broadcom fabric_operating_system 7.4.2d, 8.0.2f, 8.1.2f, 8.2.1
Exploit prediction
0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 29% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Affected products
- Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. Brocade Fabric OS
References
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2018-6436
- NVD CVE-2018-6436
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