What is CVE-2020-15388?

CVE-2020-15388 is a vulnerability in the Brocade Fabric OS that could allow an authenticated CLI user to abuse the history command to write arbitrary content to files.

How severe is CVE-2020-15388?

CVE-2020-15388 has a severity rating of 6.5 (medium).

Which versions of Brocade Fabric OS are affected by CVE-2020-15388?

Brocade Fabric OS versions before v9.0.1a, v8.2.3, v8.2.0_CBN4, and v7.4.2h are affected by CVE-2020-15388.

How can an authenticated CLI user exploit CVE-2020-15388?

An authenticated CLI user can exploit CVE-2020-15388 by abusing the history command to write arbitrary content to files.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-15388?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-15388 on the Broadcom website at the following link: [Broadcom Fabric Security Advisory 2021-1493](https://www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/security-advisories/brocade-security-advisory-2021-1493).

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CVE-2020-15388

medium

6.5

18/3/2022

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-15388

First published: Fri Mar 18 2022(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the Brocade Fabric OS before Brocade Fabric OS v9.0.1a, v8.2.3, v8.2.0_CBN4, and v7.4.2h could allow an authenticated CLI user to abuse the history command to write arbitrary content to files.

Credit: sirt@brocade.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Broadcom Fabric Operating System	<7.4.2h
Broadcom Fabric Operating System	>=9.0.0<9.0.1a
Broadcom Fabric Operating System	=8.2.0
Broadcom Fabric Operating System	=8.2.0-cbn3
Broadcom Fabric Operating System	=8.2.0a
Broadcom Fabric Operating System	=8.2.3

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Reference Links

https://www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/security-advisories/brocade-security-advisory-2021-1493

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-15388?
CVE-2020-15388 is a vulnerability in the Brocade Fabric OS that could allow an authenticated CLI user to abuse the history command to write arbitrary content to files.
How severe is CVE-2020-15388?
CVE-2020-15388 has a severity rating of 6.5 (medium).
Which versions of Brocade Fabric OS are affected by CVE-2020-15388?
Brocade Fabric OS versions before v9.0.1a, v8.2.3, v8.2.0_CBN4, and v7.4.2h are affected by CVE-2020-15388.
How can an authenticated CLI user exploit CVE-2020-15388?
An authenticated CLI user can exploit CVE-2020-15388 by abusing the history command to write arbitrary content to files.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-15388?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-15388 on the Broadcom website at the following link: [Broadcom Fabric Security Advisory 2021-1493](https://www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/security-advisories/brocade-security-advisory-2021-1493).

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