How severe is CVE-2019-5502?

CVE-2019-5502 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, 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 none.

Is CVE-2019-5502 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-5502?

CVE-2019-5502 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-2019-5502?

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-2019-5502 published?

CVE-2019-5502 was published on 2019-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-5502

CVE-2019-5502 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Netapp Data Ontap with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-327.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-327
Affected product: Netapp Data Ontap
Published: 2019-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SMB in Data ONTAP operating in 7-Mode versions prior to 8.2.5P3 has weak cryptography which when exploited could lead to information disclosure or addition or modification of data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-5502?: SMB in Data ONTAP operating in 7-Mode versions prior to 8.2.5P3 has weak cryptography which when exploited could lead to information disclosure or addition or modification of data.
How severe is CVE-2019-5502?: CVE-2019-5502 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, 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 none.
Is CVE-2019-5502 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-5502?: CVE-2019-5502 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-2019-5502?: 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-2019-5502 published?: CVE-2019-5502 was published on 2019-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190802-0002/

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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