How severe is CVE-2016-8206?

CVE-2016-8206 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-8206 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8206?

CVE-2016-8206 affects Brocade Network Advisor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8206?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-8206 published?

CVE-2016-8206 was published on 2017-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8206

CVE-2016-8206 is a high-severity vulnerability in Brocade Network Advisor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 15% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Brocade Network Advisor
Published: 2017-01-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Directory Traversal vulnerability in servlet SoftwareImageUpload in the Brocade Network Advisor versions released prior to and including 14.0.2 could allow remote attackers to write to arbitrary files, and consequently delete the files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8206?: A Directory Traversal vulnerability in servlet SoftwareImageUpload in the Brocade Network Advisor versions released prior to and including 14.0.2 could allow remote attackers to write to arbitrary files, and consequently delete the files.
How severe is CVE-2016-8206?: CVE-2016-8206 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-8206 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8206?: CVE-2016-8206 affects Brocade Network Advisor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8206?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-8206 published?: CVE-2016-8206 was published on 2017-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:brocade:network_advisor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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