CVE-2016-8207
CVE-2016-8207 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 96th 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: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 15% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Brocade Network Advisor
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A Directory Traversal vulnerability in CliMonitorReportServlet in the Brocade Network Advisor versions released prior to and including 14.0.2 could allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files including files with sensitive user information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-8207?
- A Directory Traversal vulnerability in CliMonitorReportServlet in the Brocade Network Advisor versions released prior to and including 14.0.2 could allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files including files with sensitive user information.
- How severe is CVE-2016-8207?
- CVE-2016-8207 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2016-8207 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-8207?
- CVE-2016-8207 affects Brocade Network Advisor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-8207?
- 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-2016-8207 published?
- CVE-2016-8207 was published on 2017-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95691
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-052
- 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-2017-180
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:brocade:network_advisor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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