CVE-2015-7886: NetApp Data ONTAP before 8.2.4P1, when 7-Mode and HTTP access are enabled, allows remote attackers to obtain s

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-7886?

data ontap: upgrade to newer than 8.2.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-7886 being exploited?

CVE-2015-7886 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2015-7886 affect?

CVE-2015-7886 affects data ontap. Severity is low (CVSS 3.7). NetApp Data ONTAP before 8.2.4P1, when 7-Mode and HTTP access are enabled, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive volume information via unspecified vectors.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-7886?

Priority 35/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

LOW 3.7REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2015-7886 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.7) affecting data ontap. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

NetApp Data ONTAP before 8.2.4P1, when 7-Mode and HTTP access are enabled, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive volume information via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.7 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2016-01-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: netapp

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2016-01-18 05:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

netapp data ontap UPGRADE

Affected: <= 8.2.4

Fixed in: newer than 8.2.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-7886?

data ontap: upgrade to newer than 8.2.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-7886 being exploited?

CVE-2015-7886 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2015-7886 affect?

CVE-2015-7886 affects data ontap. Severity is low (CVSS 3.7). NetApp Data ONTAP before 8.2.4P1, when 7-Mode and HTTP access are enabled, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive volume information via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2015-7886?

Priority 35/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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