How severe is CVE-2019-5492?

CVE-2019-5492 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-5492 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-5492?

CVE-2019-5492 primarily affects Netapp Hyper Converged Infrastructure Compute Node. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5492?

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-2019-5492 published?

CVE-2019-5492 was published on 2019-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-5492

CVE-2019-5492 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netapp Hyper Converged Infrastructure Compute Node with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netapp Hyper Converged Infrastructure Compute Node
Published: 2019-04-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Element Plug-in for vCenter Server versions prior to 4.2.3 may disclose sensitive account information to an unauthenticated attacker. NetApp HCI Compute Node versions prior to 1.4P2 bundle affected versions of Element Plug-in for vCenter Server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-5492?: Element Plug-in for vCenter Server versions prior to 4.2.3 may disclose sensitive account information to an unauthenticated attacker. NetApp HCI Compute Node versions prior to 1.4P2 bundle affected versions of Element Plug-in for vCenter Server.
How severe is CVE-2019-5492?: CVE-2019-5492 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-5492 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-5492?: CVE-2019-5492 primarily affects Netapp Hyper Converged Infrastructure Compute Node. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5492?: 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-2019-5492 published?: CVE-2019-5492 was published on 2019-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:hyper_converged_infrastructure_compute_node:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:element_plug-in_for_vcenter_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*