Brocade Active Support Connectivity GatewayApplication · Broadcom

CVE-2026-0869

HIGH · 8.8 CVSS v3.1 Published 2026-03-03
Mitigation only
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94/100
Remediation priority · Urgent
Remotely reachable Zero-click

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 · unedited
Authentication bypass in Brocade ASCG 3.4.0 Could allow an unauthorized user to perform ASCG operations related to Brocade Support Link(BSL) and streaming configuration. and could even disable the ASCG application or disable use of BSL data collection on Brocade switches within the fabric.

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 · moderate confidence

Authentication bypass vulnerability in Brocade ASCG (Application Services Configuration Gateway) version 3.4.0 allows unauthorized users to bypass authentication mechanisms and perform ASCG operations related to Brocade Support Link (BSL) and streaming configuration. An attacker could potentially disable the ASCG application entirely or disable BSL data collection on Brocade switches within the fabric.

MitigationApply vendor-provided patches or upgrades to ASCG 3.4.0; if unavailable, restrict network access to ASCG management interfaces via firewall rules and monitor for unauthorized ASCG configuration changes.

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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
Brocade Active Support Connectivity GatewayApplication
Affected:= 3.4.0

CVSS 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
Low
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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 checks

Work through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.

  1. Confirm ASCG installation and version
    Locate the Brocade ASCG application on your system and retrieve its version number. This is typically found in the application UI under 'About' or 'System Information', or via command line if accessible (e.g., 'ascg --version' or checking installed package metadata).
    Affected if The installed version is exactly 3.4.0.
  2. Identify exposed management interfaces
    Check network configuration to determine if ASCG management interfaces (HTTP/HTTPS ports, typically 443 or 8443) are accessible from untrusted networks. Review firewall rules and access control lists.
    Affected if ASCG management interface is exposed to untrusted networks (e.g., internet or guest VLANs).
  3. Verify BSL configuration status
    Access ASCG configuration panel and examine Brocade Support Link (BSL) settings. Look for BSL data collection status, streaming configuration profiles, and whether BSL is enabled on any connected switches.
    Affected if BSL or streaming configuration features are enabled and accessible without authentication.
  4. Audit recent ASCG configuration changes
    Review ASCG logs and configuration change history for unauthorized or unexpected modifications, particularly: application disablement attempts, BSL collection disablement, or streaming profile changes. Check logs for failed authentication followed by successful operations.
    Affected if Configuration changes exist that were not initiated by authorized administrators, or authentication logs show bypass patterns.

You are affected if ASCG version 3.4.0 is running and its management interface or BSL/streaming features are accessible without proper authentication.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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From vendor data
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Apply vendor-provided patches or upgrades to ASCG 3.4.0; if unavailable, restrict network access to ASCG management interfaces via firewall rules and monitor for unauthorized ASCG configuration changes.

Fix this in Brocade Active Support Connectivity Gateway Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation4.0 h
  • Implementation8.0 h
  • Testing6.0 h
  • Review / QA4.0 h
22.0 hours of engineering $3,860
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