How severe is CVE-2019-5497?

CVE-2019-5497 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-5497 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-5497?

CVE-2019-5497 primarily affects Netapp Aff A700s Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5497?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-5497 published?

CVE-2019-5497 was published on 2019-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-5497

CVE-2019-5497 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Netapp Aff A700s Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-1188.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1188
Affected product: Netapp Aff A700s Firmware
Published: 2019-07-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NetApp AFF A700s Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) firmware versions 1.22 and higher were shipped with a default account enabled that could allow unauthorized arbitrary command execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-5497?: NetApp AFF A700s Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) firmware versions 1.22 and higher were shipped with a default account enabled that could allow unauthorized arbitrary command execution.
How severe is CVE-2019-5497?: CVE-2019-5497 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-5497 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-5497?: CVE-2019-5497 primarily affects Netapp Aff A700s Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5497?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-5497 published?: CVE-2019-5497 was published on 2019-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190627-0001/

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:netapp:aff_a700s_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netapp:clustered_data_ontap:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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