How severe is CVE-2024-21989?

CVE-2024-21989 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-21989 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-21989?

CVE-2024-21989 affects Netapp Ontap Select Deploy Administration Utility. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21989?

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-2024-21989 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-21989 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19595.

When was CVE-2024-21989 published?

CVE-2024-21989 was published on 2024-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-21989

CVE-2024-21989 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netapp Ontap Select Deploy Administration Utility with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19595
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Netapp Ontap Select Deploy Administration Utility
Published: 2024-04-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility versions 9.12.1.x, 9.13.1.x and 9.14.1.x are susceptible to a vulnerability which when successfully exploited could allow a read-only user to escalate their privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-21989?: ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility versions 9.12.1.x, 9.13.1.x and 9.14.1.x are susceptible to a vulnerability which when successfully exploited could allow a read-only user to escalate their privileges.
How severe is CVE-2024-21989?: CVE-2024-21989 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-21989 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-21989?: CVE-2024-21989 affects Netapp Ontap Select Deploy Administration Utility. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21989?: 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-2024-21989 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-21989 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19595.
When was CVE-2024-21989 published?: CVE-2024-21989 was published on 2024-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240411-0001/

Affected products (1)

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

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