CVE-2025-1976: fabric operating — Actively Exploited

Description

Brocade Fabric OS versions starting with 9.1.0 have root access removed, however, a local user with admin privilege can potentially execute arbitrary code with full root privileges on Fabric OS versions 9.1.0 through 9.1.1d6.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.7

MEDIUM

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

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild.

Added: Apr 28, 2025 Remediation due: May 19, 2025

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-94 CWE-94

CWE-78 OS Command Injection

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
broadcom	fabric_operating_system	9.1.0 — 9.1.1d7

References

Advisories & Patches

https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/25602

Other References

https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-1976

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-1976? +

Brocade Fabric OS versions starting with 9.1.0 have root access removed, however, a local user with admin privilege can potentially execute arbitrary code with full root privileges on Fabric OS versions 9.1.0 through 9.1.1d6. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2025-1976? +

CVE-2025-1976 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.7 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-1976? +

CVE-2025-1976 affects products from broadcom, specifically: fabric_operating_system. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-1976? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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