How severe is CVE-2024-29956?

CVE-2024-29956 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-29956 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-29956?

CVE-2024-29956 affects Broadcom Brocade Sannav. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29956?

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

Does CVE-2024-29956 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-29956 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26930.

When was CVE-2024-29956 published?

CVE-2024-29956 was published on 2024-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-29956

CVE-2024-29956 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Brocade Sannav with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-26930
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Broadcom Brocade Sannav
Published: 2024-04-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in Brocade SANnav before v2.3.1 and v2.3.0a prints the Brocade SANnav password in clear text in supportsave logs when a user schedules a switch Supportsave from Brocade SANnav.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-29956?: A vulnerability in Brocade SANnav before v2.3.1 and v2.3.0a prints the Brocade SANnav password in clear text in supportsave logs when a user schedules a switch Supportsave from Brocade SANnav.
How severe is CVE-2024-29956?: CVE-2024-29956 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-29956 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-29956?: CVE-2024-29956 affects Broadcom Brocade Sannav. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29956?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-29956 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-29956 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26930.
When was CVE-2024-29956 published?: CVE-2024-29956 was published on 2024-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.broadcom.com/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/23240

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brocade_sannav:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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