CVE-2018-5496: Data ONTAP operating in 7-Mode versions prior to 8.2.5P2 are susceptible to a vulnerability which discloses se

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-5496?

data ontap: upgrade to newer than 8.2.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-5496 being exploited?

CVE-2018-5496 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-2018-5496 affect?

CVE-2018-5496 affects data ontap. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.4). Data ONTAP operating in 7-Mode versions prior to 8.2.5P2 are susceptible to a vulnerability which discloses sensitive information to an unauthorized user.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-5496?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.4UPGRADE

CVE-2018-5496 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.4) affecting data ontap. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Data ONTAP operating in 7-Mode versions prior to 8.2.5P2 are susceptible to a vulnerability which discloses sensitive information to an unauthorized user.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2018-12-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): NetApp, Inc. · Vendor: netapp

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-12-04 20:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

netapp data ontap UPGRADE

Affected: <= 8.2.5 · 8.2.5 p1

Fixed in: newer than 8.2.5

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-2018-5496?

data ontap: upgrade to newer than 8.2.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-5496 being exploited?

CVE-2018-5496 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-2018-5496 affect?

CVE-2018-5496 affects data ontap. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.4). Data ONTAP operating in 7-Mode versions prior to 8.2.5P2 are susceptible to a vulnerability which discloses sensitive information to an unauthorized user.

How urgent is CVE-2018-5496?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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