How severe is CVE-2026-22049?

CVE-2026-22049 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-22049 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-22049?

CVE-2026-22049 affects Netapp Ontap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-22049?

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.

When was CVE-2026-22049 published?

CVE-2026-22049 was published on 2026-07-22 and last updated on 2026-08-20.

CVE-2026-22049

CVE-2026-22049 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netapp Ontap with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-288.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v4: 8.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-288
Affected product: Netapp Ontap
Published: 2026-07-22
Last modified: 2026-08-20

Description

ONTAP versions 9.16.1 and higher with WebAuthn multi-factor authentication (MFA) configured are susceptible to a vulnerability related to the Relying Party ID which when successfully exploited could allow an attacker with valid credentials to bypass MFA.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-22049?: ONTAP versions 9.16.1 and higher with WebAuthn multi-factor authentication (MFA) configured are susceptible to a vulnerability related to the Relying Party ID which when successfully exploited could allow an attacker with valid credentials to bypass MFA.
How severe is CVE-2026-22049?: CVE-2026-22049 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-22049 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-22049?: CVE-2026-22049 affects Netapp Ontap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-22049?: 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.
When was CVE-2026-22049 published?: CVE-2026-22049 was published on 2026-07-22 and last updated on 2026-08-20.

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/NTAP-20260722-0001/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:ontap:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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