How severe is CVE-2024-29954?

CVE-2024-29954 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-29954 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-29954?

CVE-2024-29954 affects Broadcom Fabric Operating System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29954?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-29954 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-29954 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26928.

When was CVE-2024-29954 published?

CVE-2024-29954 was published on 2024-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-29954

CVE-2024-29954 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Fabric Operating System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-532.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-26928
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Broadcom Fabric Operating System
Published: 2024-06-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in a password management API in Brocade Fabric OS versions before v9.2.1, v9.2.0b, v9.1.1d, and v8.2.3e prints sensitive information in log files. This could allow an authenticated user to view the server passwords for protocols such as scp and sftp. Detail. When the firmwaredownload command is incorrectly entered or points to an erroneous file, the firmware download log captures the failed command, including any password entered in the command line.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-29954?: A vulnerability in a password management API in Brocade Fabric OS versions before v9.2.1, v9.2.0b, v9.1.1d, and v8.2.3e prints sensitive information in log files. This could allow an authenticated user to view the server passwords for protocols such as scp and sftp. Detail. When the firmwaredownload command is incorrectly entered or points to an erroneous file, the firmware download log captures the failed command, including any password entered in the command line.
How severe is CVE-2024-29954?: CVE-2024-29954 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-29954 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-29954?: CVE-2024-29954 affects Broadcom Fabric Operating System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29954?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-29954 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-29954 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26928.
When was CVE-2024-29954 published?: CVE-2024-29954 was published on 2024-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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