How severe is CVE-2019-5509?

CVE-2019-5509 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-2019-5509 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-5509?

CVE-2019-5509 affects Netapp Ontap Select Deploy Administration Utility. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5509?

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-2019-5509 published?

CVE-2019-5509 was published on 2019-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-5509

CVE-2019-5509 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Netapp Ontap Select Deploy Administration Utility 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Netapp Ontap Select Deploy Administration Utility
Published: 2019-11-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility versions 2.11.2 through 2.12.2 are susceptible to a code injection vulnerability which when successfully exploited could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to enable and use a privileged user account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-5509?: ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility versions 2.11.2 through 2.12.2 are susceptible to a code injection vulnerability which when successfully exploited could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to enable and use a privileged user account.
How severe is CVE-2019-5509?: CVE-2019-5509 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-2019-5509 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-5509?: CVE-2019-5509 affects Netapp Ontap Select Deploy Administration Utility. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5509?: 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-2019-5509 published?: CVE-2019-5509 was published on 2019-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191121-0001/

Affected products (1)

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

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