CVE-2023-5649
Brocade ASCG Improper Input Validation Denial of Service Vulnerability
Description
An Improper Input Validation vulnerability for the registered case credentials in Brocade ASCG before v3.0 could allow a local authenticated user to provide invalid inputs like special characters leading to a Denial of Service (DoS) when collecting “supportsave” from a Brocade Switch.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 8, 2026, 5:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 8, 2026, 5:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2023-5649
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 87b297d7-335e-4844-9551-11b97995a791 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Brocade ASCG to version 3.0 or later.
- Apply vendor patches if available.
- Validate input for special characters.
- Monitor system for stability.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2023-5649.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://support.broadcom.com/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/22716 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An Improper Input Validation vulnerability for the registered case credentials in Brocade ASCG before v3.0 could allow a local authenticated user to provide invalid inputs like special characters leading to a Denial of Service (DoS) when collecting “supportsave” from a Brocade Switch. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-20 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2023/5xxx/CVE-2023-5649.json">CVE-2023-5649</a> Added Reference https://support.broadcom.com/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/22716