How severe is CVE-2018-5489?

CVE-2018-5489 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-5489 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-5489?

CVE-2018-5489 affects Netapp 7-mode Transition Tool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5489?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-5489 published?

CVE-2018-5489 was published on 2018-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-5489

CVE-2018-5489 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netapp 7-mode Transition Tool with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Netapp 7-mode Transition Tool
Published: 2018-08-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NetApp 7-Mode Transition Tool allows users with valid credentials to access functions and information which may have been intended to be restricted to administrators or privileged users. 7MTT versions below 2.0 do not enforce user authorization rules on file information and status that it has previously collected. The released version of 7MTT has been updated to maintain and verify authorization rules for file information, status and utilities.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-5489?: NetApp 7-Mode Transition Tool allows users with valid credentials to access functions and information which may have been intended to be restricted to administrators or privileged users. 7MTT versions below 2.0 do not enforce user authorization rules on file information and status that it has previously collected. The released version of 7MTT has been updated to maintain and verify authorization rules for file information, status and utilities.
How severe is CVE-2018-5489?: CVE-2018-5489 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-5489 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-5489?: CVE-2018-5489 affects Netapp 7-mode Transition Tool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5489?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-5489 published?: CVE-2018-5489 was published on 2018-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20150323-0001/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:7-mode_transition_tool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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