CVE-2024-29959

Name: CVE-2024-29959
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-19T04:15:10.02+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.6/10EPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-29959 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in Brocade SANnav before v2.3.1 and v2.3.0a prints Brocade Fabric OS switch encrypted passwords in the Brocade SANnav Standby node's support save. . EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in Brocade SANnav before v2.3.1 and v2.3.0a prints Brocade Fabric OS switch encrypted passwords in the Brocade SANnav Standby node's support save.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.48%

37.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Broadcom	Brocade Sannav	< 2.3.0a

References

https://support.broadcom.com/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/23243Vendor Advisory
https://support.broadcom.com/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/23243Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 19, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-29959?

A vulnerability in Brocade SANnav before v2.3.1 and v2.3.0a prints Brocade Fabric OS switch encrypted passwords in the Brocade SANnav Standby node's support save.

How severe is CVE-2024-29959?

CVE-2024-29959 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29959?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST