How severe is CVE-2021-26998?

CVE-2021-26998 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-26998 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-26998?

CVE-2021-26998 affects Netapp Cloud Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-26998?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-26998 published?

CVE-2021-26998 was published on 2021-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-26998

CVE-2021-26998 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netapp Cloud Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Netapp Cloud Manager
Published: 2021-08-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NetApp Cloud Manager versions prior to 3.9.9 log sensitive information that is available only to authenticated users. Customers with auto-upgrade enabled should already be on a fixed version while customers using on-prem connectors with auto-upgrade disabled are advised to upgrade to a fixed version.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-26998?: NetApp Cloud Manager versions prior to 3.9.9 log sensitive information that is available only to authenticated users. Customers with auto-upgrade enabled should already be on a fixed version while customers using on-prem connectors with auto-upgrade disabled are advised to upgrade to a fixed version.
How severe is CVE-2021-26998?: CVE-2021-26998 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-26998 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-26998?: CVE-2021-26998 affects Netapp Cloud Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-26998?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-26998 published?: CVE-2021-26998 was published on 2021-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/NTAP-20210805-0011

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:cloud_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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