CVE-2021-26990

Name: CVE-2021-26990
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-03-19T19:15:13.71+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 1.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-26990 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cloud Manager versions prior to 3.9.4 are susceptible to a vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to overwrite arbitrary system files.. EPSS estimates a 1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cloud Manager versions prior to 3.9.4 are susceptible to a vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to overwrite arbitrary system files.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.54%

71.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netapp	Cloud Manager	< 3.9.4

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/NTAP-20210318-0001Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/NTAP-20210318-0001Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 19, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-26990?

Cloud Manager versions prior to 3.9.4 are susceptible to a vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to overwrite arbitrary system files.

How severe is CVE-2021-26990?

CVE-2021-26990 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-26990?

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-2021-26990?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST