How severe is CVE-2018-5481?

CVE-2018-5481 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, 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 none.

Is CVE-2018-5481 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-5481?

CVE-2018-5481 affects Netapp Oncommand Unified Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5481?

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-2018-5481 published?

CVE-2018-5481 was published on 2019-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-5481

CVE-2018-5481 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netapp Oncommand Unified Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. 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-311.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-311
Affected product: Netapp Oncommand Unified Manager
Published: 2019-01-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OnCommand Unified Manager for 7-Mode (core package) prior to 5.2.4 uses cookies that lack the secure attribute in certain circumstances making it vulnerable to impersonation via man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-5481?: OnCommand Unified Manager for 7-Mode (core package) prior to 5.2.4 uses cookies that lack the secure attribute in certain circumstances making it vulnerable to impersonation via man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks.
How severe is CVE-2018-5481?: CVE-2018-5481 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, 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 none.
Is CVE-2018-5481 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-5481?: CVE-2018-5481 affects Netapp Oncommand Unified Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5481?: 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-2018-5481 published?: CVE-2018-5481 was published on 2019-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190104-0001/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:oncommand_unified_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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