How severe is CVE-2020-15369?

CVE-2020-15369 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-15369 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-15369?

CVE-2020-15369 primarily affects Broadcom Fabric Operating System. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15369?

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-2020-15369 published?

CVE-2020-15369 was published on 2020-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-15369

CVE-2020-15369 is a high-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Fabric Operating System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-521.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-521
Affected product: Broadcom Fabric Operating System
Published: 2020-09-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Supportlink CLI in Brocade Fabric OS Versions v8.2.1 through v8.2.1d, and 8.2.2 versions before v8.2.2c does not obfuscate the password field, which could expose users’ credentials of the remote server. An authenticated user could obtain the exposed password credentials to gain access to the remote host.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-15369?: Supportlink CLI in Brocade Fabric OS Versions v8.2.1 through v8.2.1d, and 8.2.2 versions before v8.2.2c does not obfuscate the password field, which could expose users’ credentials of the remote server. An authenticated user could obtain the exposed password credentials to gain access to the remote host.
How severe is CVE-2020-15369?: CVE-2020-15369 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-15369 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-15369?: CVE-2020-15369 primarily affects Broadcom Fabric Operating System. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15369?: 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-2020-15369 published?: CVE-2020-15369 was published on 2020-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/security-advisories/brocade-security-advisory-2020-1078

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:o:broadcom:fabric_operating_system:8.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:broadcom:fabric_operating_system:8.2.1a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:broadcom:fabric_operating_system:8.2.1b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:broadcom:fabric_operating_system:8.2.1c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:broadcom:fabric_operating_system:8.2.1d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:broadcom:fabric_operating_system:8.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:broadcom:fabric_operating_system:8.2.2a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:broadcom:fabric_operating_system:8.2.2a1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:broadcom:fabric_operating_system:8.2.2b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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