How severe is CVE-2019-5493?

CVE-2019-5493 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-2019-5493 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-5493?

CVE-2019-5493 primarily affects Netapp Data Ontap. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5493?

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-2019-5493 published?

CVE-2019-5493 was published on 2019-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-5493

CVE-2019-5493 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netapp Data Ontap 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: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netapp Data Ontap
Published: 2019-08-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Data ONTAP operating in 7-Mode versions prior to 8.2.5P3 are susceptible to a vulnerability which discloses information to an unauthenticated attacker. A successful attack requires that multiple non-default options be enabled.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-5493?: Data ONTAP operating in 7-Mode versions prior to 8.2.5P3 are susceptible to a vulnerability which discloses information to an unauthenticated attacker. A successful attack requires that multiple non-default options be enabled.
How severe is CVE-2019-5493?: CVE-2019-5493 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-2019-5493 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-5493?: CVE-2019-5493 primarily affects Netapp Data Ontap. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5493?: 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-2019-5493 published?: CVE-2019-5493 was published on 2019-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190801-0002/

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:netapp:data_ontap:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netapp:data_ontap:8.2.5:p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netapp:data_ontap:8.2.5:p2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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