CVE-2016-8204
CVE-2016-8204 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Brocade Network Advisor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Broadcom Brocade Network Advisor
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A Directory Traversal vulnerability in FileReceiveServlet in the Brocade Network Advisor versions released prior to and including 14.0.2 could allow remote attackers to upload a malicious file in a section of the file system where it can be executed.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-8204?
- A Directory Traversal vulnerability in FileReceiveServlet in the Brocade Network Advisor versions released prior to and including 14.0.2 could allow remote attackers to upload a malicious file in a section of the file system where it can be executed.
- How severe is CVE-2016-8204?
- CVE-2016-8204 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-8204 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-8204?
- CVE-2016-8204 affects Broadcom Brocade Network Advisor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-8204?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2016-8204 published?
- CVE-2016-8204 was published on 2017-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95695
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-049
- https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03785en_us
- https://www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/security-advisories/brocade-security-advisory-2017-177
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brocade_network_advisor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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