How severe is CVE-2020-15370?

CVE-2020-15370 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-15370 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-15370?

CVE-2020-15370 affects Broadcom Fabric Operating System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15370?

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

When was CVE-2020-15370 published?

CVE-2020-15370 was published on 2020-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-15370

CVE-2020-15370 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Fabric Operating System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Broadcom Fabric Operating System
Published: 2020-09-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Brocade Fabric OS versions before Brocade Fabric OS v7.4.2g could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to view a user password in cleartext. The vulnerability is due to incorrectly logging the user password in log files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-15370?: Brocade Fabric OS versions before Brocade Fabric OS v7.4.2g could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to view a user password in cleartext. The vulnerability is due to incorrectly logging the user password in log files.
How severe is CVE-2020-15370?: CVE-2020-15370 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-15370 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-15370?: CVE-2020-15370 affects Broadcom Fabric Operating System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15370?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-15370 published?: CVE-2020-15370 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-2020-1079

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:broadcom:fabric_operating_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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