CVE-2025-69272VulnerabilityPublished 12 Jan 2026

CVE-2025-69272: Broadcom DX NetOps Spectrum · Cleartext Transmission

Affects Broadcom DX NetOps SpectrumSource CVE Database V5

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.3 Medium.

Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC

CVSS 4.0 base score

5.3Medium

How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.

EPSS: 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 6% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Requirements: None
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Vulnerable system confidentiality: Low
Vulnerable system integrity: Low
Vulnerable system availability: None
Subsequent system confidentiality: None
Subsequent system integrity: None
Subsequent system availability: None

Bold values are the worst case: easiest to exploit or largest impact.

Attack Vector: Network: The vulnerable system is bound to the network stack and the set of possible attackers extends beyond the other options listed below, up to and including the entire Internet. Such a vulnerability is often termed “remotely exploitable” and can be thought of as an attack being exploitable at the protocol level one or more network hops away (e.g., across one or more routers).
Attack Complexity: Low: The attacker must take no measurable action to exploit the vulnerability. The attack requires no target-specific circumvention to exploit the vulnerability. An attacker can expect repeatable success against the vulnerable system.
Attack Requirements: None: The successful attack does not depend on the deployment and execution conditions of the vulnerable system. The attacker can expect to be able to reach the vulnerability and execute the exploit under all or most instances of the vulnerability.
Privileges Required: Low: The attacker requires privileges that provide basic capabilities that are typically limited to settings and resources owned by a single low-privileged user. Alternatively, an attacker with Low privileges has the ability to access only non-sensitive resources.
User Interaction: None: The vulnerable system can be exploited without interaction from any human user, other than the attacker.
Vulnerable system confidentiality: Low: There is some loss of confidentiality. Access to some restricted information is obtained, but the attacker does not have control over what information is obtained, or the amount or kind of loss is limited. The information disclosure does not cause a direct, serious loss to the Vulnerable System.
Vulnerable system integrity: Low: Modification of data is possible, but the attacker does not have control over the consequence of a modification, or the amount of modification is limited. The data modification does not have a direct, serious impact to the Vulnerable System.
Vulnerable system availability: None: There is no impact to availability within the Vulnerable System.
Subsequent system confidentiality: None: There is no loss of confidentiality within the Subsequent System or all confidentiality impact is constrained to the Vulnerable System.
Subsequent system integrity: None: There is no loss of integrity within the Subsequent System or all integrity impact is constrained to the Vulnerable System.
Subsequent system availability: None: There is no impact to availability within the Subsequent System or all availability impact is constrained to the Vulnerable System.

Definitions: FIRST CVSS v4.0 specification.

Exploitation evidence

Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 12 Jan 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.

Disclosed: The CVE record is public on cve.org. Its publication is t = 0.
Detectable: A public nuclei template can find exposed instances, for defenders and attackers alike.
Weaponised: Public exploit code exists in Metasploit or Exploit-DB, or CISA SSVC reports a public proof of concept.
Exploited in the wild: CISA KEV lists it, CISA SSVC rates exploitation active, or a source reports attacks.
Observed by OffSeq Mirage: OffSeq Mirage honeypot sensors recorded attack traffic for this CVE, or found exposed hosts without attack traffic.

Moments are spaced evenly, not to scale; a dashed line marks a gap of six months or more. Deltas count from t = 0. Sources that give only a date (CISA KEV, Exploit-DB, or a time of exactly 00:00Z) read “same day” rather than hours. Metasploit modules carry the flaw’s disclosure date, not their release date, and nuclei templates carry no date, so both appear above but not on the timeline.

What to do

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
BroadcomDX NetOps Spectrum	Affected =21.2.1 and earlier	Fixed in–

AI-suggested

To mitigate CVE-2025-69272, organizations should first monitor Broadcom advisories for official patches and apply updates promptly once available. Until patches are released, network administrators should enforce encryption for all management traffic, using VPNs or TLS tunnels to protect data in transit. Implement strict network segmentation to isolate DX NetOps Spectrum servers and restrict access to trusted hosts only. Employ network intrusion detection systems (NIDS) to detect unusual sniffing or man-in-the-middle activities. Regularly audit and harden network configurations to minimize exposure of management interfaces. Additionally, review and limit user privileges on DX NetOps Spectrum to reduce the risk of insider threats exploiting the vulnerability. Finally, conduct security awareness training to ensure staff recognize the importance of protecting network management communications.

Description

CVE-2025-69272 is a medium severity vulnerability in Broadcom DX NetOps Spectrum versions 21.2.1 and earlier that involves cleartext transmission of sensitive information. This flaw allows attackers to perform sniffing attacks on network traffic to capture sensitive data. The vulnerability affects both Windows and Linux deployments of the product. Exploitation requires network access and low privileges but no user interaction or authentication bypass. Although no known exploits are currently in the wild, the risk lies in potential interception of critical operational data. European organizations using DX NetOps Spectrum for network management could face confidentiality breaches if this vulnerability is exploited. Mitigation involves upgrading to a patched version once available or implementing network-level encryption and segmentation to protect sensitive communications. Countries with significant Broadcom enterprise deployments and critical infrastructure reliance on DX NetOps Spectrum are at higher risk.

Impact

For European organizations, exploitation of CVE-2025-69272 could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive network management information, including configuration details, operational metrics, or credentials transmitted in cleartext. This exposure can facilitate lateral movement, targeted attacks, or disruption of critical infrastructure managed by DX NetOps Spectrum. Industries such as telecommunications, energy, finance, and government agencies that rely heavily on network monitoring and management tools are particularly at risk. The confidentiality breach could undermine trust, cause regulatory compliance issues under GDPR, and potentially lead to operational downtime if attackers leverage intercepted data for further exploitation. Although the vulnerability does not directly allow system compromise or denial of service, the indirect effects on network security posture and incident response capabilities could be significant. The medium severity rating reflects these moderate but impactful risks.

Summary

CVE-2025-69272 is a vulnerability classified under CWE-319, indicating cleartext transmission of sensitive information within Broadcom's DX NetOps Spectrum software, versions 21.2.1 and earlier. This network management solution, deployed on Windows and Linux platforms, transmits sensitive operational data without adequate encryption, exposing it to interception by attackers with network access. The vulnerability does not require user interaction or elevated privileges beyond low-level access, making it feasible for internal threat actors or attackers who have gained limited network foothold to exploit. The CVSS 4.0 vector (AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N) indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no authentication bypass, and limited impact on confidentiality and integrity. While no public exploits are known, the risk remains significant due to the sensitive nature of network management data that could be captured, potentially leading to further attacks or operational disruption. The absence of a patch at the time of reporting necessitates interim mitigations such as network segmentation and encryption. This vulnerability highlights the importance of securing management traffic within enterprise environments to prevent data leakage and maintain operational security.

CWE-319Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information (opens in a new tab)
Base weaknessLikelihood of exploit: HighOWASP Top 10 A04:2025: Cryptographic Failures (opens in a new tab)
The product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors.
Architecture and Design
Before transmitting, encrypt the data using reliable, confidentiality-protecting cryptographic protocols.
Implementation
When using web applications with SSL, use SSL for the entire session from login to logout, not just for the initial login page.
Implementation
When designing hardware platforms, ensure that approved encryption algorithms (such as those recommended by NIST) protect paths from security critical data to trusted user applications.
OWASP Cheat Sheets
Transport Layer Protection (opens in a new tab)
TLS Cipher String (opens in a new tab)
User Privacy Protection (opens in a new tab)
Password Storage (opens in a new tab)
Cryptographic Storage (opens in a new tab)
OWASP ASVS 4.0.3
V8.3.1 (opens in a new tab)
V9.2.2 (opens in a new tab)
V1.9.1 (opens in a new tab)
Attack patterns
Session Sidejacking (opens in a new tab)
Harvesting Information via API Event Monitoring (opens in a new tab)
Signature Spoofing by Mixing Signed and Unsigned Content (opens in a new tab)
Sniff Application Code (opens in a new tab)
Interception (opens in a new tab)
From MITRE CWE, MITRE CAPEC and OWASP (Top 10, OpenCRE).

References

support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/36756 (opens in a new tab)

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Description

AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 19 Jan 2026, 07:44 UTC

WeaknessesCWE-319

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