How severe is CVE-2017-6225?

CVE-2017-6225 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-6225 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6225?

CVE-2017-6225 primarily affects Brocade Fabric Os. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6225?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-6225 published?

CVE-2017-6225 was published on 2018-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6225

CVE-2017-6225 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Brocade Fabric Os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Brocade Fabric Os
Published: 2018-02-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Brocade Fibre Channel SAN products running Brocade Fabric OS (FOS) versions before 7.4.2b, 8.1.2 and 8.2.0 could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive browser-based information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6225?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Brocade Fibre Channel SAN products running Brocade Fabric OS (FOS) versions before 7.4.2b, 8.1.2 and 8.2.0 could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive browser-based information.
How severe is CVE-2017-6225?: CVE-2017-6225 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-6225 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6225?: CVE-2017-6225 primarily affects Brocade Fabric Os. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6225?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-6225 published?: CVE-2017-6225 was published on 2018-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:o:broadcom:fabric_operating_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:broadcom:fabric_operating_system:8.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:broadcom:fabric_operating_system:8.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:brocade:fabric_os:8.0.1b1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:brocade:fabric_os:8.0.2b1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:brocade:fabric_os:8.1.0c1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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