Authentication Vulnerability in NetApp's VASA Provider for Clustered Data ONTAP
CVE-2016-6904

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Netapp
Status
Vasa Provider For Clustered Data Ontap
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 December 2017

Summary

The VASA Provider for Clustered Data ONTAP versions prior to 7.0P1 feature a web server that permits the usage of plain text authentication. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers the potential to compromise the system by obtaining sensitive authentication credentials. It is crucial to upgrade to version 7.0P1 or later to mitigate this risk and ensure secure access.

Affected Version(s)

VASA Provider for Clustered Data ONTAP Versions prior to 7.0P1

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20171208-0002/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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