How severe is CVE-2024-29966?

CVE-2024-29966 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, 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-2024-29966 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-29966?

CVE-2024-29966 affects Broadcom Brocade Sannav. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29966?

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-2024-29966 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-29966 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26940.

When was CVE-2024-29966 published?

CVE-2024-29966 was published on 2024-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-29966

CVE-2024-29966 is a high-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Brocade Sannav with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-26940
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Broadcom Brocade Sannav
Published: 2024-04-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Brocade SANnav OVA before v2.3.1 and v2.3.0a contain hard-coded credentials in the documentation that appear as the appliance's root password. The vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated attacker full access to the Brocade SANnav appliance.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-29966?: Brocade SANnav OVA before v2.3.1 and v2.3.0a contain hard-coded credentials in the documentation that appear as the appliance's root password. The vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated attacker full access to the Brocade SANnav appliance.
How severe is CVE-2024-29966?: CVE-2024-29966 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, 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-2024-29966 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-29966?: CVE-2024-29966 affects Broadcom Brocade Sannav. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29966?: 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-2024-29966 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-29966 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26940.
When was CVE-2024-29966 published?: CVE-2024-29966 was published on 2024-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.broadcom.com/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/23255

Affected products (1)

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

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