How severe is CVE-2018-5497?

CVE-2018-5497 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-5497 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-5497?

CVE-2018-5497 primarily affects Netapp Clustered Data Ontap. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5497?

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

When was CVE-2018-5497 published?

CVE-2018-5497 was published on 2019-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-5497

CVE-2018-5497 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netapp Clustered Data Ontap with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Netapp Clustered Data Ontap
Published: 2019-01-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Clustered Data ONTAP versions prior to 9.1P16, 9.3P10 and 9.4P5 are susceptible to a vulnerability which discloses sensitive information to an unauthorized user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-5497?: Clustered Data ONTAP versions prior to 9.1P16, 9.3P10 and 9.4P5 are susceptible to a vulnerability which discloses sensitive information to an unauthorized user.
How severe is CVE-2018-5497?: CVE-2018-5497 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-5497 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-5497?: CVE-2018-5497 primarily affects Netapp Clustered Data Ontap. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5497?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-5497 published?: CVE-2018-5497 was published on 2019-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190109-0001/

Affected products (18)

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:clustered_data_ontap:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:clustered_data_ontap:9.1:p10:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:clustered_data_ontap:9.1:p11:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:clustered_data_ontap:9.1:p12:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:clustered_data_ontap:9.1:p13:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:clustered_data_ontap:9.1:p14:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:clustered_data_ontap:9.1:p15:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:clustered_data_ontap:9.1:p2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:clustered_data_ontap:9.1:p3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:clustered_data_ontap:9.1:p4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:clustered_data_ontap:9.1:p5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:clustered_data_ontap:9.1:p6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:clustered_data_ontap:9.1:p7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:clustered_data_ontap:9.1:p8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:clustered_data_ontap:9.1:p9:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:clustered_data_ontap:9.1:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:clustered_data_ontap:9.3:p10:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:clustered_data_ontap:9.4:p5:*:*:*:*:*:*

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