CVE-2026-87680: CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Brocade Fabric OS
Description
CVE-2026-87680 is a command injection vulnerability in the REST API management interface of Brocade Fabric OS. It affects all versions prior to 10.0.1 and allows an authenticated user to execute arbitrary system commands by supplying crafted input parameters. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.5. No official patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.5high
Affected software
Brocade
Fabric OS
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-78) exists in Brocade Fabric OS versions before 10.0.1 within the REST API management interface. An authenticated user can exploit improper neutralization of special elements in input parameters to perform OS command injection, leading to arbitrary command execution on the system. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack requires adjacent network access, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and low privileges but results in high confidentiality and integrity impact.
Potential Impact
An authenticated attacker with adjacent network access can execute arbitrary system commands on the affected device, potentially compromising system confidentiality and integrity. This could lead to unauthorized control or disruption of the Brocade Fabric OS device.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor Brocade advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the REST API management interface to trusted users and networks to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- brocade
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-08T22:51:12.186Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac6ef842cdf04f656b74227
Added to database: 10/08/2026, 01:19:00 UTC
Last enriched: 10/08/2026, 01:33:19 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 01:33:19 UTC
Views: 7
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