How severe is CVE-2019-17272?

CVE-2019-17272 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-17272 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-17272?

CVE-2019-17272 affects Netapp Ontap Select Deploy Administration Utility. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-17272?

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-2019-17272 published?

CVE-2019-17272 was published on 2019-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-17272

CVE-2019-17272 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netapp Ontap Select Deploy Administration Utility with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netapp Ontap Select Deploy Administration Utility
Published: 2019-11-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

All versions of ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility are susceptible to a vulnerability which when successfully exploited could allow an administrative user to escalate their privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-17272?: All versions of ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility are susceptible to a vulnerability which when successfully exploited could allow an administrative user to escalate their privileges.
How severe is CVE-2019-17272?: CVE-2019-17272 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-17272 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-17272?: CVE-2019-17272 affects Netapp Ontap Select Deploy Administration Utility. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-17272?: 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-2019-17272 published?: CVE-2019-17272 was published on 2019-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191121-0002/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:ontap_select_deploy_administration_utility:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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