CVE-2025-69274 Spectrum broken authorization scheme

Low 2.3 Published 12 Jan 2026 Updated 12 Jan 2026

Attackers can bypass authorization controls in Broadcom DX NetOps Spectrum to escalate privileges on Windows and Linux systems.

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-2025-69274?

CVE-2025-69274 is a low-severity authentication bypass 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

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in Broadcom DX NetOps Spectrum on Windows, Linux allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects DX NetOps Spectrum: 24.3.10 and earlier.

Weakness: CWE-639

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-69274?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Broadcom Dx Netops Spectrum.

How do I fix CVE-2025-69274?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-69274 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2025-69274 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-69274 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h37x-rm9w-8gpx.