How severe is CVE-2016-5374?

CVE-2016-5374 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-5374 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5374?

CVE-2016-5374 primarily affects Netapp Data Ontap. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5374?

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-2016-5374 published?

CVE-2016-5374 was published on 2017-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5374

CVE-2016-5374 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netapp Data Ontap with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Netapp Data Ontap
Published: 2017-03-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NetApp Data ONTAP 9.0 and 9.1 before 9.1P1 allows remote authenticated users that own SMB-hosted data to bypass intended sharing restrictions by leveraging improper handling of the owner_rights ACL entry.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5374?: NetApp Data ONTAP 9.0 and 9.1 before 9.1P1 allows remote authenticated users that own SMB-hosted data to bypass intended sharing restrictions by leveraging improper handling of the owner_rights ACL entry.
How severe is CVE-2016-5374?: CVE-2016-5374 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-5374 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5374?: CVE-2016-5374 primarily affects Netapp Data Ontap. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5374?: 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-2016-5374 published?: CVE-2016-5374 was published on 2017-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:data_ontap:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:data_ontap:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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