How severe is CVE-2022-28164?

CVE-2022-28164 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-2022-28164 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-28164?

CVE-2022-28164 affects Broadcom Sannav. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28164?

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

When was CVE-2022-28164 published?

CVE-2022-28164 was published on 2022-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-28164

CVE-2022-28164 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Sannav 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-327.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-327
Affected product: Broadcom Sannav
Published: 2022-05-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Brocade SANnav before SANnav 2.2.0 application uses the Blowfish symmetric encryption algorithm for the storage of passwords. This could allow an authenticated attacker to decrypt stored account passwords.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28164?: Brocade SANnav before SANnav 2.2.0 application uses the Blowfish symmetric encryption algorithm for the storage of passwords. This could allow an authenticated attacker to decrypt stored account passwords.
How severe is CVE-2022-28164?: CVE-2022-28164 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-2022-28164 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28164?: CVE-2022-28164 affects Broadcom Sannav. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28164?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-28164 published?: CVE-2022-28164 was published on 2022-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/security-advisories/brocade-security-advisory-2022-1843

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:sannav:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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