How severe is CVE-2024-21985?

CVE-2024-21985 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-21985 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-21985?

CVE-2024-21985 primarily affects Netapp Clustered Data Ontap. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21985?

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.

Does CVE-2024-21985 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-21985 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19591.

When was CVE-2024-21985 published?

CVE-2024-21985 was published on 2024-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-21985

CVE-2024-21985 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netapp Clustered Data Ontap with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19591
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Netapp Clustered Data Ontap
Published: 2024-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ONTAP 9 versions prior to 9.9.1P18, 9.10.1P16, 9.11.1P13, 9.12.1P10 and 9.13.1P4 are susceptible to a vulnerability which could allow an authenticated user with multiple remote accounts with differing roles to perform actions via REST API beyond their intended privilege. Possible actions include viewing limited configuration details and metrics or modifying limited settings, some of which could result in a Denial of Service (DoS).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-21985?: ONTAP 9 versions prior to 9.9.1P18, 9.10.1P16, 9.11.1P13, 9.12.1P10 and 9.13.1P4 are susceptible to a vulnerability which could allow an authenticated user with multiple remote accounts with differing roles to perform actions via REST API beyond their intended privilege. Possible actions include viewing limited configuration details and metrics or modifying limited settings, some of which could result in a Denial of Service (DoS).
How severe is CVE-2024-21985?: CVE-2024-21985 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-21985 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-21985?: CVE-2024-21985 primarily affects Netapp Clustered Data Ontap. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21985?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-21985 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-21985 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19591.
When was CVE-2024-21985 published?: CVE-2024-21985 was published on 2024-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240126-0001/

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:clustered_data_ontap:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:clustered_data_ontap:9.9.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:clustered_data_ontap:9.10.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:clustered_data_ontap:9.11.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:clustered_data_ontap:9.12.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:clustered_data_ontap:9.13.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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