How severe is CVE-2017-15516?

CVE-2017-15516 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-15516 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-15516?

CVE-2017-15516 primarily affects Netapp Snapcenter Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15516?

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-2017-15516 published?

CVE-2017-15516 was published on 2017-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-15516

CVE-2017-15516 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netapp Snapcenter Server 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Netapp Snapcenter Server
Published: 2017-11-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NetApp SnapCenter Server versions 1.1 through 2.x are susceptible to a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability which could be used to cause an unintended authenticated action in the user interface.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15516?: NetApp SnapCenter Server versions 1.1 through 2.x are susceptible to a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability which could be used to cause an unintended authenticated action in the user interface.
How severe is CVE-2017-15516?: CVE-2017-15516 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-15516 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-15516?: CVE-2017-15516 primarily affects Netapp Snapcenter Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15516?: 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-2017-15516 published?: CVE-2017-15516 was published on 2017-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20171114-0001/

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:snapcenter_server:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:snapcenter_server:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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