How severe is CVE-2022-28168?

CVE-2022-28168 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-2022-28168 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-28168?

CVE-2022-28168 affects Broadcom Sannav. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28168?

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-2022-28168 published?

CVE-2022-28168 was published on 2022-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-28168

CVE-2022-28168 is a high-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Sannav 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-922.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-922
Affected product: Broadcom Sannav
Published: 2022-06-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Brocade SANnav before Brocade SANnav v2.2.0.2 and Brocade SANnav2.1.1.8, encoded scp-server passwords are stored using Base64 encoding, which could allow an attacker able to access log files to easily decode the passwords.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28168?: In Brocade SANnav before Brocade SANnav v2.2.0.2 and Brocade SANnav2.1.1.8, encoded scp-server passwords are stored using Base64 encoding, which could allow an attacker able to access log files to easily decode the passwords.
How severe is CVE-2022-28168?: CVE-2022-28168 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-2022-28168 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28168?: CVE-2022-28168 affects Broadcom Sannav. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28168?: 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-2022-28168 published?: CVE-2022-28168 was published on 2022-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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