How severe is CVE-2017-15518?

CVE-2017-15518 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-15518 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-15518?

CVE-2017-15518 primarily affects Netapp Oncommand Api Services. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15518?

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-2017-15518 published?

CVE-2017-15518 was published on 2018-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-15518

CVE-2017-15518 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netapp Oncommand Api Services with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Netapp Oncommand Api Services
Published: 2018-02-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

All versions of OnCommand API Services prior to 2.1 and NetApp Service Level Manager prior to 1.0RC4 log a privileged database user account password. All users are urged to move to a fixed version. Since the affected password is changed during every upgrade/installation no further action is required.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15518?: All versions of OnCommand API Services prior to 2.1 and NetApp Service Level Manager prior to 1.0RC4 log a privileged database user account password. All users are urged to move to a fixed version. Since the affected password is changed during every upgrade/installation no further action is required.
How severe is CVE-2017-15518?: CVE-2017-15518 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-15518 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-15518?: CVE-2017-15518 primarily affects Netapp Oncommand Api Services. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15518?: 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-2017-15518 published?: CVE-2017-15518 was published on 2018-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/NTAP-20180223-0001/

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:oncommand_api_services:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:service_level_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:service_level_manager:1.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:service_level_manager:1.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:service_level_manager:1.0:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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