CVE-2018-5489

Description

NetApp 7-Mode Transition Tool allows users with valid credentials to access functions and information which may have been intended to be restricted to administrators or privileged users. 7MTT versions below 2.0 do not enforce user authorization rules on file information and status that it has previously collected. The released version of 7MTT has been updated to maintain and verify authorization rules for file information, status and utilities.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.20%
Vendor Advisory netapp.com
Affected: NetApp 7-Mode Transition Tool
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20150323-0001/ vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-5489?
CVE-2018-5489 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-5489?
To fix CVE-2018-5489, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-5489 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-5489 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-5489?
CVE-2018-5489 affects NetApp 7-Mode Transition Tool.
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