How severe is CVE-2018-6444?

CVE-2018-6444 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-2018-6444 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-6444?

CVE-2018-6444 primarily affects Brocade Network Advisor. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6444?

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-2018-6444 published?

CVE-2018-6444 was published on 2019-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-6444

CVE-2018-6444 is a critical-severity vulnerability in 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Brocade Network Advisor
Published: 2019-01-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Vulnerability in Brocade Network Advisor versions before 14.1.0 could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitray code. The vulnerability could also be exploited to execute arbitrary OS Commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-6444?: A Vulnerability in Brocade Network Advisor versions before 14.1.0 could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitray code. The vulnerability could also be exploited to execute arbitrary OS Commands.
How severe is CVE-2018-6444?: CVE-2018-6444 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-2018-6444 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-6444?: CVE-2018-6444 primarily affects Brocade Network Advisor. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6444?: 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-2018-6444 published?: CVE-2018-6444 was published on 2019-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:brocade:network_advisor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:brocade_network_advisor:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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