CVE-2023-3489

firmwaredownload command could log servers passwords in clear text

Published Aug 30, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 8.6 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The
firmwaredownload command on Brocade Fabric OS v9.2.0 could log the
FTP/SFTP/SCP server password in clear text in the SupportSave file when
performing a downgrade from Fabric OS v9.2.0 to any earlier version of
Fabric OS.

Remediation

Vendor Workaround

The workaround is to use the web interface, REST API or to run the “firmwaredownload “ command in interactive mode.

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-44148 The firmwaredownload command on Brocade Fabric OS v9.2.0 could log the FTP/SFTP/SCP server password in clear text in the SupportSave file when performing a downgrade from Fabric OS v9.2.0 to any earlier version of Fabric OS.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00084}

epss

{'score': 0.00109}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description The firmwaredownload command on Brocade Fabric OS v9.2.0 could log the FTP/SFTP/SCP server password in clear text in the SupportSave file when performing a downgrade from Fabric OS v9.2.0 to any earlier version of Fabric OS. The firmwaredownload command on Brocade Fabric OS v9.2.0 could log the FTP/SFTP/SCP server password in clear text in the SupportSave file when performing a downgrade from Fabric OS v9.2.0 to any earlier version of Fabric OS.
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
brocade
Published
Updated
Feb 13, 2025, 4:55 PM
Reserved
Jun 30, 2023, 8:35 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 31, 2023, 12:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 6:14 AM