CVE-2018-6443
CWE-255Published: January 22, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability in Brocade Network Advisor Versions before 14.3.1 could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to log in to the JBoss Administration interface of an affected system using an undocumented user credentials and install additional JEE applications. A remote unauthenticated user who has access to Network Advisor client libraries and able to decrypt the Jboss credentials could gain access to the Jboss web console.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-6443 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.1.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2018-6443. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-6443 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts