CVE-2025-12680: Brocade SANnav DataBase plaintext password is logged in failover logs (CVE-2025-12680)

Published Feb 2, 2026
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Updated

Brocade SANnav before Brocade SANnav 2.4.0b logs database passwords in clear text in the standby SANnav server, after disaster recovery failover. The vulnerability could allow a remote authenticated attacker with admin privilege able to access the SANnav logs or the supportsave to read the database password.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Brocade SANNav<2.4.0b
Broadcom Sannav<2.4.0b

Event History

Feb 2, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:50 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-12680?

CVE-2025-12680 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the exposure of plaintext database passwords.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-12680?

To fix CVE-2025-12680, upgrade Brocade SANnav to version 2.4.0b or later, which addresses this logging issue.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-12680?

CVE-2025-12680 affects users of Brocade SANnav versions prior to 2.4.0b.

4

What could happen if CVE-2025-12680 is exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2025-12680 could allow an authenticated remote attacker to gain access to sensitive database credentials in clear text.

5

When was CVE-2025-12680 disclosed?

CVE-2025-12680 was disclosed in 2025, highlighting a vulnerability in the logging practices of Brocade SANnav.

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