CVE-2016-8207
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedA Directory Traversal vulnerability in CliMonitorReportServlet in the Brocade Network Advisor versions released prior to and including 14.0.2 could allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files including files with sensitive user information.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · high confidenceA directory traversal vulnerability exists in CliMonitorReportServlet of Brocade Network Advisor (versions prior to and including 14.0.2) that allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the system by manipulating file paths with traversal sequences (such as ../), potentially exposing sensitive user information.
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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data<= 14.0.2CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- None
- Availability
- None
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify if Brocade Network Advisor is installedLook for the Brocade Network Advisor installation directory (commonly in /opt/brocade or C:\Program Files\Brocade on Windows). Check for running processes named 'BrocadeNetworkAdvisor' or related services.Affected if Brocade Network Advisor software is found running or installed on the system.
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Determine the installed version of Brocade Network AdvisorCheck the application's version. On Windows, right-click the executable and view Properties > Details for version info. Alternatively, look for a version.txt or README file in the installation directory, or query the application via its web interface or CLI if available.Affected if The installed version is 14.0.2 or any version prior to 14.0.2.
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Verify the CliMonitorReportServlet is accessibleCheck if the web interface for Brocade Network Advisor is exposed. The vulnerable servlet is typically accessed at a URL path containing 'CliMonitorReportServlet'. Attempt to access it via the application's web port (default is often 8080).Affected if The CliMonitorReportServlet is reachable over the network without authentication.
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Check for directory traversal attempts in access logsReview the application and web server access logs for the CliMonitorReportServlet. Look for log entries containing '../' sequences or unusual file path patterns in requests to this servlet.Affected if Log entries show '../' traversal sequences or requests for system files (like /etc/passwd or Windows system files) targeting the CliMonitorReportServlet.
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Inspect for recently accessed sensitive filesReview system files that may have been accessed via traversal, such as configuration files, password stores, or user data directories on the host. Check file system audit logs for unexpected read access from the application process.Affected if Sensitive configuration files, credentials, or user data files show unexpected access timestamps or were accessed by the Brocade Network Advisor process.
The environment is affected if Brocade Network Advisor version 14.0.2 or earlier is installed and the CliMonitorReportServlet web interface is accessible, enabling potential unauthorized file access via directory traversal.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
From vendor dataUpgrade Brocade Network Advisor to a version beyond 14.0.2. Additionally, implement strict input validation on file path parameters and enforce proper access controls on the servlet to prevent unauthorized file access.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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