How severe is CVE-2022-33181?

CVE-2022-33181 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-33181 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-33181?

CVE-2022-33181 primarily affects Broadcom Fabric Operating System. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33181?

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

When was CVE-2022-33181 published?

CVE-2022-33181 was published on 2022-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-33181

CVE-2022-33181 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Fabric Operating System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Broadcom Fabric Operating System
Published: 2022-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability in Brocade Fabric OS CLI before Brocade Fabric OS v9.1.0, 9.0.1e, 8.2.3c, 8.2.0cbn5, 7.4.2.j could allow a local authenticated attacker to read sensitive files using switch commands “configshow” and “supportlink”.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-33181?: An information disclosure vulnerability in Brocade Fabric OS CLI before Brocade Fabric OS v9.1.0, 9.0.1e, 8.2.3c, 8.2.0cbn5, 7.4.2.j could allow a local authenticated attacker to read sensitive files using switch commands “configshow” and “supportlink”.
How severe is CVE-2022-33181?: CVE-2022-33181 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-33181 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-33181?: CVE-2022-33181 primarily affects Broadcom Fabric Operating System. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-33181?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-33181 published?: CVE-2022-33181 was published on 2022-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:broadcom:fabric_operating_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:broadcom:fabric_operating_system:9.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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