How severe is CVE-2023-3454?

CVE-2023-3454 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, 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 low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-3454 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-3454?

CVE-2023-3454 affects Broadcom Fabric Operating System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3454?

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.

Does CVE-2023-3454 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-3454 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-44116.

When was CVE-2023-3454 published?

CVE-2023-3454 was published on 2024-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-3454

CVE-2023-3454 is a high-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Fabric Operating System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-44116
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Broadcom Fabric Operating System
Published: 2024-04-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Brocade Fabric OS after v9.0 and before v9.2.0 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code and use this to gain root access to the Brocade switch.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-3454?: Remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Brocade Fabric OS after v9.0 and before v9.2.0 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code and use this to gain root access to the Brocade switch.
How severe is CVE-2023-3454?: CVE-2023-3454 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, 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 low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-3454 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-3454?: CVE-2023-3454 affects Broadcom Fabric Operating System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3454?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-3454 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-3454 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-44116.
When was CVE-2023-3454 published?: CVE-2023-3454 was published on 2024-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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