Is CVE-2017-15518 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-15518 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-15518 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2017-15518 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-15518?

CVE-2017-15518 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2017-15518

CWE-200Published: February 23, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

All versions of OnCommand API Services prior to 2.1 and NetApp Service Level Manager prior to 1.0RC4 log a privileged database user account password. All users are urged to move to a fixed version. Since the affected password is changed during every upgrade/installation no further action is required.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-15518 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.