How severe is CVE-2016-5045?

CVE-2016-5045 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-5045 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5045?

CVE-2016-5045 primarily affects Netapp Oncommand System Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5045?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-5045 published?

CVE-2016-5045 was published on 2017-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5045

CVE-2016-5045 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netapp Oncommand System Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Netapp Oncommand System Manager
Published: 2017-07-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NetApp OnCommand System Manager before 9.0 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive credentials via vectors related to cluster peering setup.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5045?: NetApp OnCommand System Manager before 9.0 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive credentials via vectors related to cluster peering setup.
How severe is CVE-2016-5045?: CVE-2016-5045 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-5045 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5045?: CVE-2016-5045 primarily affects Netapp Oncommand System Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5045?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-5045 published?: CVE-2016-5045 was published on 2017-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kb.netapp.com/support/s/article/ka51A00000007OTQAY/NTAP-20170323-0001

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:oncommand_system_manager:8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:oncommand_system_manager:8.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:oncommand_system_manager:8.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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