CVE-2020-8588

Name: CVE-2020-8588
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-03T18:15:16.29+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.5/10EPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8588 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Clustered Data ONTAP versions prior to 9.3P20 and 9.5P15 are susceptible to a vulnerability which could allow unauthorized tenant users to discover the existence of data on other Storage Virtual Machines (SVMs).. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Clustered Data ONTAP versions prior to 9.3P20 and 9.5P15 are susceptible to a vulnerability which could allow unauthorized tenant users to discover the existence of data on other Storage Virtual Machines (SVMs).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.55%

41.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netapp	Clustered Data Ontap	< 9.3
Netapp	Clustered Data Ontap	>= 9.4, < 9.5
Netapp	Clustered Data Ontap	9.3
Netapp	Clustered Data Ontap	9.5

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210201-0001/Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210201-0001/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 3, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8588?

How severe is CVE-2020-8588?

CVE-2020-8588 has a CVSS score of 3.5/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8588?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST