CVE-2021-27794

7.8 HIGH 0.2% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

A vulnerability in the authentication mechanism of Brocade Fabric OS versions before Brocade Fabric OS v.9.0.1a, v8.2.3a and v7.4.2h could allow a user to Login with empty password, and invalid password through telnet, ssh and REST.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2021-08-12 15:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 03:45 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 7.8 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2021-08-12 15:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 03:45 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.2% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-287 · Improper authentication
Record status: Modified

Affected

Broadcom Fabric Operating System < 7.4.2h
Broadcom Fabric Operating System < 8.2.3a
Broadcom Fabric Operating System < 9.0.1a

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 7.8

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: Low
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: High
Availability: High

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record