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9.8

NetApp ONTAP Select Deploy sends passwords in clear

CVE-2019-5505 · published 7 years ago
Summary

The ONTAP Select Deploy administration tool (versions 2.2 to 2.12.1) sends user names and passwords over the network without encryption. This means anyone with network access could see those credentials and potentially gain unauthorized access to your storage system. Upgrade to a newer version or use a secure network segment to protect the traffic.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
netapp ontap_select_deploy_administration_utility >= 2.2, <= 2.12.1
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:ontap_select_deploy_administration_utility:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility versions 2.2 through 2.12.1 transmit credentials in plaintext.
ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility versions 2.2 through 2.12.1 transmit credentials in plaintext.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
9.8 Critical
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-319Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information
CWE-522Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Timeline
Published24 Sep 2019
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2019-5505 · NVD
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