How severe is CVE-2023-31428?

CVE-2023-31428 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-2023-31428 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-31428?

CVE-2023-31428 primarily affects Broadcom Brocade 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-2023-31428?

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

When was CVE-2023-31428 published?

CVE-2023-31428 was published on 2023-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-31428

CVE-2023-31428 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Brocade 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Broadcom Brocade Fabric Operating System
Published: 2023-08-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Brocade Fabric OS before Brocade Fabric OS v9.1.1c, v9.2.0 contains a vulnerability in the command line that could allow a local user to dump files under user's home directory using grep.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-31428?: Brocade Fabric OS before Brocade Fabric OS v9.1.1c, v9.2.0 contains a vulnerability in the command line that could allow a local user to dump files under user's home directory using grep.
How severe is CVE-2023-31428?: CVE-2023-31428 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-2023-31428 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-31428?: CVE-2023-31428 primarily affects Broadcom Brocade 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-2023-31428?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-31428 published?: CVE-2023-31428 was published on 2023-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:broadcom:brocade_fabric_operating_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:broadcom:brocade_fabric_operating_system:9.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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