MEDIUM
CVE-2018-5482
CWE-311Published: March 4, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
NetApp SnapCenter Server prior to 4.1 does not set the secure flag for a sensitive cookie in an HTTPS session which can allow the transmission of the cookie in plain text over an unencrypted channel.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-5482 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
netapp1 product(s)
snapcenter server
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107274Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190304-0001/Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107274Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190304-0001/Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2018-5482
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-311
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 4, 2019
Related CVEs (CWE-311)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-5482 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.