OCTOBER 17, 2026
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CVE-2026-85488

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 0.09%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-10-08 · Last synced 2026-10-17

CyberRota Analysis

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Brocade ASCG versions prior to 3.5.0 contain a hardcoded default password in a distributed script, allowing any local authenticated user with read access to exploit this vulnerability. This can lead to privilege escalation on Open Virtual Appliance (OVA) deployments that have not altered the default configuration. Organizations using affected versions should prioritize remediation to prevent unauthorized access and potential system compromise.

CVE
CVE-2026-85488
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.09%

Original NVD 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.

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