CVE-2025-69272: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information vulnerability in Broadcom DX NetOps Spectrum on Windows, Linux

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-69272?

dx netops spectrum: upgrade to 21.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-69272 being exploited?

CVE-2025-69272 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-69272 affect?

CVE-2025-69272 affects dx netops spectrum. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-69272?

Priority 38/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

Routine

HIGH 7.5REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2025-69272 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting dx netops spectrum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 94%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-319
Published	2026-01-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): CA Technologies - A Broadcom Company · Vendor: broadcom

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-01-12 05:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

broadcom dx netops spectrum UPGRADE

Affected: < 21.2.2

Fixed in: 21.2.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy dx-netops-spectrum || rpm -q dx-netops-spectrum || dx-netops-spectrum --version

2. UPGRADE to 21.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade dx-netops-spectrum

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade dx-netops-spectrum

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-69272?

dx netops spectrum: upgrade to 21.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-69272 being exploited?

CVE-2025-69272 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-69272 affect?

CVE-2025-69272 affects dx netops spectrum. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2025-69272?

Priority 38/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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