How severe is CVE-2023-31928?

CVE-2023-31928 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-31928 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-31928?

CVE-2023-31928 affects Broadcom Brocade Fabric Operating System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31928?

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

When was CVE-2023-31928 published?

CVE-2023-31928 was published on 2023-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-31928

CVE-2023-31928 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Brocade Fabric Operating System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Broadcom Brocade Fabric Operating System
Published: 2023-08-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Brocade Webtools PortSetting.html of Brocade Fabric OS version before Brocade Fabric OS v9.2.0 that could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in a target user’s session with the Brocade Webtools application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-31928?: A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Brocade Webtools PortSetting.html of Brocade Fabric OS version before Brocade Fabric OS v9.2.0 that could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in a target user’s session with the Brocade Webtools application.
How severe is CVE-2023-31928?: CVE-2023-31928 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-31928 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-31928?: CVE-2023-31928 affects Broadcom Brocade Fabric Operating System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-31928?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-31928 published?: CVE-2023-31928 was published on 2023-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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