How severe is CVE-2024-29959?

CVE-2024-29959 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-29959 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-29959?

CVE-2024-29959 affects Broadcom Brocade Sannav. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29959?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-29959 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-29959 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26933.

When was CVE-2024-29959 published?

CVE-2024-29959 was published on 2024-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-29959

CVE-2024-29959 is a high-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Brocade Sannav with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-26933
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Broadcom Brocade Sannav
Published: 2024-04-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

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 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-29959 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-29959?: CVE-2024-29959 affects Broadcom Brocade Sannav. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29959?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-29959 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-29959 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26933.
When was CVE-2024-29959 published?: CVE-2024-29959 was published on 2024-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (1)

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

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