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CVE-2026-85488

Brocade ASCG before 3.5.0 has a well-known Brocade default password embedded in a script distributed to every customer. Any local authenticated user with read access to the installation path can disco

Brocade Brocade Active Support Connectivity GatewayNetwork & edge
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CVSS
7.0High
ExploitationNo known exploitationNot in CISA KEV, which does not prove it is unexploitedCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)0.09%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 0% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed in3.5.0Fixed versionCVE List
Published8 Oct 2026Updated 8 Oct 2026CVE List

What fixes it

  • 3.5.0Brocade Active Support Connectivity GatewayCVE List

A fixed version on one release line is not the upgrade target for every line. Check your exact version and any vendor backports.

Description

Brocade ASCG before 3.5.0 has a well-known Brocade default password embedded in a script distributed to every customer. Any local authenticated user with read access to the installation path can discover this credential and perform privilege escalation on affected Open Virtual Appliance (OVA) deployments, where default configuration settings remain in place.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 1

  • Brocade Active Support Connectivity Gatewayaffected: all versions before 3.5.0CVE List

References 1