---
id: CVE-2026-85422
title: >-
  A vulnerability in Brocade ASCG version before 3.5.0 could allow an attacker
  to obtain a static cryptographic key hardcoded into the software binaries to
  secure sensitive data at rest and to protect inter-node communication
  protocols
summary: >-
  A vulnerability in Brocade ASCG version before 3.5.0 could allow an attacker
  to obtain a static cryptographic key hardcoded into the software binaries to
  secure sensitive data at rest and to protect inter-node communication
  protocols. An…
severity: high
cvss: 8.4
cvssVector: 'CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'
cvssSource: cna
cwe:
  - CWE-798
vendor: Brocade
product: Brocade Active Support Connectivity Gateway
affected:
  - active_support_connectivity_gateway < 3.5.0
published: '2026-10-08'
updated: '2026-10-08'
sourceUpdated: '2026-10-08T06:20:40.678Z'
source: CVEORG
sourceUrl: 'https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-85422'
references:
  - url: 'https://support.broadcom.com/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/38379'
tags:
  - cve.org
ingestedAt: '2026-10-08T07:18:54.846Z'
---

## Overview

A vulnerability in Brocade ASCG version before 3.5.0 could allow an attacker to obtain a static cryptographic key hardcoded into the software binaries to secure sensitive data at rest and to protect inter-node communication protocols. An attacker who extracts this key can decrypt stored management credentials or craft forged administrative synchronization messages.

## Affected

- `active_support_connectivity_gateway < 3.5.0`

## Remediation

Security update provided in Brocade ASCG 3.5.0