How severe is CVE-2018-5486?

CVE-2018-5486 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-2018-5486 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-5486?

CVE-2018-5486 affects Netapp Oncommand Unified Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5486?

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-2018-5486 published?

CVE-2018-5486 was published on 2018-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-5486

CVE-2018-5486 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netapp Oncommand Unified Manager 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Netapp Oncommand Unified Manager
Published: 2018-04-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NetApp OnCommand Unified Manager for Linux versions 7.2 though 7.3 ship with the Java Debug Wire Protocol (JDWP) enabled which allows unauthorized local attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-5486?: NetApp OnCommand Unified Manager for Linux versions 7.2 though 7.3 ship with the Java Debug Wire Protocol (JDWP) enabled which allows unauthorized local attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2018-5486?: CVE-2018-5486 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-2018-5486 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-5486?: CVE-2018-5486 affects Netapp Oncommand Unified Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5486?: 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-2018-5486 published?: CVE-2018-5486 was published on 2018-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180425-0001/

Affected products (1)

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

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