7.5
CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-8207: Path Traversal

First published: Sat Jan 14 2017(Updated: )

A Directory Traversal vulnerability in CliMonitorReportServlet in the Brocade Network Advisor versions released prior to and including 14.0.2 could allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files including files with sensitive user information.

Credit: sirt@brocade.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Broadcom Brocade Network Advisor<=14.0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-8207?

    CVE-2016-8207 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to expose sensitive information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-8207?

    To fix CVE-2016-8207, upgrade to a version of Brocade Network Advisor later than 14.0.2.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-8207?

    CVE-2016-8207 is identified as a Directory Traversal vulnerability.

  • What kind of files can be accessed due to CVE-2016-8207?

    CVE-2016-8207 allows attackers to access arbitrary files, potentially including sensitive user information.

  • Which versions of Brocade Network Advisor are affected by CVE-2016-8207?

    Brocade Network Advisor versions released prior to and including 14.0.2 are affected by CVE-2016-8207.

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