CVE-2019-5497

Name: CVE-2019-5497
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-07-01T21:15:11.077+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-5497 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. NetApp AFF A700s Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) firmware versions 1.22 and higher were shipped with a default account enabled that could allow unauthorized arbitrary command execution.. EPSS estimates a 2.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NetApp AFF A700s Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) firmware versions 1.22 and higher were shipped with a default account enabled that could allow unauthorized arbitrary command execution.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.87%

85.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1188

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netapp	Aff A700s Firmware	>= 1.22
Netapp	Clustered Data Ontap	All versions

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190627-0001/Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190627-0001/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 1, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5497?

NetApp AFF A700s Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) firmware versions 1.22 and higher were shipped with a default account enabled that could allow unauthorized arbitrary command execution.

How severe is CVE-2019-5497?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-5497 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5497?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-5497?

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Source: NVD / NIST