CVE-2025-69272 Spectrum password returned in clear

Medium 5.3 Published 12 Jan 2026 Updated 12 Jan 2026

Attackers can sniff network traffic to obtain clear-text passwords for Broadcom DX NetOps Spectrum, compromising system security.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2025-69272?

CVE-2025-69272 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Broadcom DX NetOps Spectrum, published on 12 Jan 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information vulnerability in Broadcom DX NetOps Spectrum on Windows, Linux allows Sniffing Attacks.This issue affects DX NetOps Spectrum: 21.2.1 and earlier.

Weakness: CWE-319

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-69272?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Broadcom Dx Netops Spectrum.

How do I fix CVE-2025-69272?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-69272 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2025-69272 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-69272 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w979-vp3h-7hh9.