How severe is CVE-2018-6445?

CVE-2018-6445 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-2018-6445 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-6445?

CVE-2018-6445 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-2018-6445?

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-2018-6445 published?

CVE-2018-6445 was published on 2019-01-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-6445

CVE-2018-6445 is a high-severity vulnerability in Brocade Network Advisor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Brocade Network Advisor
Published: 2019-01-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Vulnerability in Brocade Network Advisor versions before 14.0.3 could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to export the current user database which includes the encrypted (not hashed) password of the systems. The attacker could gain access to the Brocade Network Advisor System after extracting/decrypting the passwords.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-6445?: A Vulnerability in Brocade Network Advisor versions before 14.0.3 could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to export the current user database which includes the encrypted (not hashed) password of the systems. The attacker could gain access to the Brocade Network Advisor System after extracting/decrypting the passwords.
How severe is CVE-2018-6445?: CVE-2018-6445 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-2018-6445 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-6445?: CVE-2018-6445 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-2018-6445?: 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-2018-6445 published?: CVE-2018-6445 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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