CVE-2025-12772: Plaintext Switch admin login password is seen in Brocade SANnav support save

Published Feb 2, 2026
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Updated

Brocade SANnav before 2.4.0b logs the Brocade Fabric OS Switch admin password on the SANnav support save logs.

When OOM occurs on a Brocade SANnav server, the call stack trace for the Brocade switch is also collected in the heap dump file which contains this switch password in clear text. The vulnerability could allow a remote authenticated attacker with admin privilege able to access the SANnav logs or the supportsave to read the switch admin 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·10:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:41 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-2025-12772?

CVE-2025-12772 has a medium severity rating due to the exposure of sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-12772?

To fix CVE-2025-12772, upgrade your Brocade SANnav to version 2.4.0b or later.

3

What data is exposed in CVE-2025-12772?

CVE-2025-12772 exposes the plaintext admin login password of the Brocade Fabric OS Switch in support save logs.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2025-12772?

The affected software for CVE-2025-12772 is Brocade SANnav versions prior to 2.4.0b.

5

What potential impact does CVE-2025-12772 have?

CVE-2025-12772 could lead to unauthorized access to the Brocade Fabric OS Switch if an attacker obtains the logs.

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