How severe is CVE-2023-5973?

CVE-2023-5973 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-5973 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5973?

CVE-2023-5973 affects Broadcom Fabric Operating System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5973?

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

Does CVE-2023-5973 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-5973 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58241.

When was CVE-2023-5973 published?

CVE-2023-5973 was published on 2024-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5973

CVE-2023-5973 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Fabric Operating System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-346.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-58241
Weakness: CWE-346
Affected product: Broadcom Fabric Operating System
Published: 2024-04-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Brocade Web Interface in Brocade Fabric OS v9.x and before v9.2.0 does not properly represent the portName to the user if the portName contains reserved characters. This could allow an authenticated user to alter the UI of the Brocade Switch and change ports display.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5973?: Brocade Web Interface in Brocade Fabric OS v9.x and before v9.2.0 does not properly represent the portName to the user if the portName contains reserved characters. This could allow an authenticated user to alter the UI of the Brocade Switch and change ports display.
How severe is CVE-2023-5973?: CVE-2023-5973 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-5973 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5973?: CVE-2023-5973 affects Broadcom Fabric Operating System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5973?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-5973 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-5973 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58241.
When was CVE-2023-5973 published?: CVE-2023-5973 was published on 2024-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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