How severe is CVE-2025-26513?

CVE-2025-26513 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-26513 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-26513?

CVE-2025-26513 affects Netapp San Host Utilities. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-26513?

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-2025-26513 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-26513 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-23949.

When was CVE-2025-26513 published?

CVE-2025-26513 was published on 2025-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-26513

CVE-2025-26513 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netapp San Host Utilities with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. 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 7.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-23949
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Netapp San Host Utilities
Published: 2025-08-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The installer for SAN Host Utilities for Windows versions prior to 8.0 is susceptible to a vulnerability which when successfully exploited could allow a local user to escalate their privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-26513?: The installer for SAN Host Utilities for Windows versions prior to 8.0 is susceptible to a vulnerability which when successfully exploited could allow a local user to escalate their privileges.
How severe is CVE-2025-26513?: CVE-2025-26513 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-26513 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-26513?: CVE-2025-26513 affects Netapp San Host Utilities. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-26513?: 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-2025-26513 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-26513 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-23949.
When was CVE-2025-26513 published?: CVE-2025-26513 was published on 2025-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/NTAP-20250806-0001

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:san_host_utilities:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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