CVE-2025-4662
Brocade SANnav Plaintext Passphrase Disclosure
Description
Brocade SANnav before SANnav 2.4.0a logs plaintext passphrases in the Brocade SANnav host server audit logs while executing OpenSSL command using a passphrase from the command line or while providing the passphrase through a temporary file. These audit logs are the local server VM’s audit logs and are not controlled by SANnav. These logs are only visible to the server admin of the host server and are not visible to the SANnav admin or any SANnav user.
INFO
Published Date :
July 10, 2025, 9:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 27, 2025, 5:57 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Brocade SANnav to version 2.4.0a or later.
- Review and sanitize existing audit logs for sensitive information.
- Implement stricter access controls for audit logs.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2025-4662.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/35908 | Vendor Advisory |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 27, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:brocade_sannav:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2.4.0a Added Reference Type Brocade Communications Systems, LLC: https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/35908 Types: Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 10, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Brocade SANnav before SANnav 2.4.0a logs plaintext passphrases in the Brocade SANnav host server audit logs while executing OpenSSL command using a passphrase from the command line or while providing the passphrase through a temporary file. These audit logs are the local server VM’s audit logs and are not controlled by SANnav. These logs are only visible to the server admin of the host server and are not visible to the SANnav admin or any SANnav user. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:P/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-497 Added Reference https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/35908