How severe is CVE-2024-21988?

CVE-2024-21988 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-21988 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-21988?

CVE-2024-21988 affects Netapp Storagegrid. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21988?

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

Does CVE-2024-21988 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-21988 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19594.

When was CVE-2024-21988 published?

CVE-2024-21988 was published on 2024-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-21988

CVE-2024-21988 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netapp Storagegrid with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-347.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19594
Weakness: CWE-347
Affected product: Netapp Storagegrid
Published: 2024-06-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

StorageGRID (formerly StorageGRID Webscale) versions prior to 11.7.0.9 and 11.8.0.5 are susceptible to disclosure of sensitive information via complex MiTM attacks due to a vulnerability in the SSH cryptographic implementation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-21988?: StorageGRID (formerly StorageGRID Webscale) versions prior to 11.7.0.9 and 11.8.0.5 are susceptible to disclosure of sensitive information via complex MiTM attacks due to a vulnerability in the SSH cryptographic implementation.
How severe is CVE-2024-21988?: CVE-2024-21988 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-21988 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-21988?: CVE-2024-21988 affects Netapp Storagegrid. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21988?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-21988 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-21988 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19594.
When was CVE-2024-21988 published?: CVE-2024-21988 was published on 2024-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240614-0010/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:storagegrid:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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